Beach Weather in Smathers Beach, Key West, United States

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23°
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23°
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24°
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28°
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Beach Weather Today in Smathers Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 33%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 35kmh from the East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Smathers Beach faces South-Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:42 PM. The skies should be fairly clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Smathers Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 21%.

SMATHERS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 23° 23° 23° 24° 24° 24° 24°
0% 0% 19% 64% 92% 61% 35% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 24° 25° 25° 25° 25°
2% 24% 73% 84% 47% 30% 47% 70%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 25° 25° 25° 24° 23° 23° 24°
87% 98% 100% 100% 100% 90% 69% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 22° 22° 22° 22° 22° 23°
14% 15% 19% 9% 10% 7% 11% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 24° 24°
31% 37% 75% 30% 22% 18% 8% 13%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23°
23% 25% 27% 32% 26% 24% 26% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23°
27% 29% 30% 41% 80% 61% 48% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
29
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
0.8m
5.4s 5.4s 5.4s 5.0s 4.9s 4.8s 4.8s 4.1s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 3.9s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
3.7s 3.5s 3.2s 3.0s 2.7s 2.2s 2.2s 2.2s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
2.2s 4.7s 4.5s 4.5s 4.5s 4.0s 4.3s 6.2s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
6.2s 6.1s 5.8s 5.7s 5.7s 5.6s 5.5s 5.3s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
39
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
4.1s 3.6s 3.7s 3.8s 3.8s 3.8s 4.1s 4.5s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
45
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
43
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.7m
1.7m
1.4m
1.2m
1.3m
1.5m
4.6s 4.7s 4.7s 4.7s 5.0s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s
Wed 17th December
1:35 AM 7:58 AM 12:25 PM 6:55 PM
-0.03 0.36 0.19 0.66
Thu 18th December
2:15 AM 8:34 AM 1:01 PM 7:33 PM
-0.05 0.35 0.17 0.67
Fri 19th December
2:53 AM 9:09 AM 1:37 PM 8:12 PM
-0.07 0.35 0.17 0.67
Sat 20th December
3:30 AM 9:45 AM 2:12 PM 8:50 PM
-0.08 0.35 0.16 0.68
Sun 21st December
4:06 AM 10:22 AM 2:50 PM 9:29 PM
-0.08 0.35 0.16 0.68
Mon 22nd December
4:42 AM 11:01 AM 3:30 PM 10:10 PM
-0.07 0.36 0.16 0.67
Tue 23rd December
5:18 AM 11:41 AM 4:16 PM 10:52 PM
-0.05 0.37 0.16 0.65
Wed 17th December
24°
0.0mm
24kmh ENE
33%
Thu 18th December
25°
0.0mm
31kmh SE
47%
Fri 19th December
25°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
81%
Sat 20th December
22°
0.0mm
19kmh NE
14%
Sun 21st December
24°
0.0mm
19kmh NE
29%
Mon 22nd December
23°
0.0mm
29kmh ENE
26%
Tue 23rd December
23°
0.2mm
44kmh ENE
47%
Wed 24th December
23°
0.1mm
37kmh ENE
60%
Thu 25th December
24°
0.2mm
35kmh ENE
50%
Fri 26th December
23°
0.0mm
28kmh E
76%
Sat 27th December
24°
0.1mm
24kmh E
77%
Sun 28th December
24°
0.3mm
15kmh ENE
61%
Mon 29th December
22°
0.0mm
18kmh NE
12%
Tue 30th December
22°
0.0mm
17kmh NE
1%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 44%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Smathers Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Holiday at Smathers Beach, Key West, Florida

Smathers Beach is located in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is the largest public beach in Key West and a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Beach Type

Smathers Beach features powdery white sand that stretches over two miles along the Atlantic Ocean. The water is warm and clear, making it perfect for swimming and wading. While there aren't many rocks or reefs directly off the shore, there are still ample opportunities for snorkeling and diving nearby.

Recommended Beach Activities

  1. Swimming: The calm and warm waters of Smathers Beach make it an ideal place for swimming. The shallow depths near the shore are perfect for novice swimmers or those looking to relax in the water.

  2. Sunbathing: With its soft white sand, Smathers Beach is a great spot to soak up some sun and work on your tan.

  3. Windsurfing: The consistent winds at Smathers Beach provide excellent conditions for windsurfing - whether you're a beginner or an expert.

  4. Paddleboarding: Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has become increasingly popular at Smathers Beach due to the calm waters and beautiful views of the surrounding area.

  5. Jet Skiing: Rent a jet ski and explore the coastline at your own pace, enjoying the thrill of speeding across the water.

  6. Parasailing: For those looking for an adrenaline rush, parasailing offers stunning views of Key West from above while being towed behind a boat.

  7. Snorkeling & Diving: Although there isn't much coral or marine life directly off of Smathers Beach, nearby reef sites like Sand Key and Eastern Dry Rocks offer great snorkeling and diving opportunities with vibrant fish populations.

Accommodation Options

There are several beach resorts and hotels near Smathers Beach, offering a variety of lodging options to suit different budgets and preferences. Some popular choices include:

These hotels are close to the beach and offer easy access to other attractions in Key West. Additionally, staying in the Old Town area of Key West provides a more authentic experience with its historic buildings, restaurants, shops, and nightlife.

Beach Amenities

Smathers Beach offers various amenities for visitors to enjoy their stay:

  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Picnic tables and barbecue grills
  • Volleyball courts
  • Free parking
  • Food trucks and concession stands
  • Beach chair and umbrella rentals

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