Beach Weather in Smathers Beach, Key West, United States

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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 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 13%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 39kmh from the East-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Smathers Beach faces South-Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:05 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 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 25%.

SMATHERS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 22° 22° 22° 22°
0% 7% 6% 3% 5% 15% 42% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 21° 22° 22° 21° 21°
31% 58% 90% 99% 100% 91% 89% 98%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 20° 21° 21° 21° 22° 22°
100% 99% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 22° 22° 22° 22° 22° 22°
100% 13% 30% 27% 22% 18% 11% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 22° 23° 23° 23° 23°
7% 13% 36% 35% 21% 19% 16% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Mon 26th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 22° 22° 22° 22° 21°
12% 10% 12% 14% 9% 8% 21% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Tue 27th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 18° 18° 17° 18° 20° 19°
48% 47% 86% 89% 65% 24% 7% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Wed 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
6.1s 5.9s 5.6s 5.4s 5.5s 5.4s 6.0s 5.8s
Thu 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
5.8s 5.8s 5.4s 4.7s 5.2s 5.0s 4.7s 3.7s
Fri 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.9m
3.7s 3.7s 3.6s 3.6s 4.2s 3.4s 3.3s 3.4s
Sat 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
3.4s 4.0s 4.0s 4.0s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s
Sun 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.1s 3.9s 3.9s
Mon 26th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
3.8s 3.7s 3.7s 3.6s 3.6s 3.5s 3.5s 5.8s
Tue 27th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
29
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
0.4m
0.7m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
6.9s 7.0s 7.0s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.2s
Wed 21st January
4:45 AM 11:02 AM 4:13 PM 10:42 PM
-0.09 0.39 0.05 0.60
Thu 22nd January
5:17 AM 11:35 AM 5:05 PM 11:27 PM
-0.06 0.42 0.04 0.55
Fri 23rd January
5:50 AM 12:09 PM 6:02 PM
-0.03 0.45 0.02
Sat 24th January
12:19 AM 6:25 AM 12:47 PM 7:06 PM
0.47 0.01 0.48 -0.00
Sun 25th January
1:21 AM 7:04 AM 1:32 PM 8:19 PM
0.40 0.05 0.51 -0.03
Mon 26th January
2:41 AM 7:48 AM 2:27 PM 9:39 PM
0.32 0.08 0.53 -0.06
Tue 27th January
4:19 AM 8:41 AM 3:33 PM 11:00 PM
0.26 0.11 0.56 -0.10
Wed 21st January
22°
0.0mm
39kmh ENE
13%
Thu 22nd January
22°
0.0mm
23kmh NE
82%
Fri 23rd January
22°
0.0mm
18kmh E
99%
Sat 24th January
22°
0.0mm
15kmh ENE
30%
Sun 25th January
23°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
20%
Mon 26th January
22°
0.0mm
8kmh NNE
19%
Tue 27th January
19°
0.0mm
36kmh N
49%
Wed 28th January
21°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
72%
Thu 29th January
20°
0.0mm
35kmh NNW
55%
Fri 30th January
18°
0.0mm
36kmh NNE
0%
Sat 31st January
21°
0.2mm
40kmh E
63%
Sun 1st February
23°
1.0mm
25kmh S
73%
Mon 2nd February
18°
5.3mm
33kmh ESE
88%
Tue 3rd February
20°
0.0mm
32kmh NNE
31%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 3 days of light rain with an average of 2.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

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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