90°
Mostly Sunny
2%
78
Monroe County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Bahia Honda State Park
36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
One of the few sandy-bottom beaches in the Florida Keys — most of the Keys have rocky or mangrove shoreline, but Bahia Honda has three actual sand beaches with calm shallow water. Snorkel reef just offshore, historic Henry Flagler railroad bridge ruins overhead. Consistently named a top US beach.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Hot — hydrate and seek shade
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 84. East wind around 10 mph.
Weather
- 90°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
76 /100
great
71 Sunbathe
82 Walk
79 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
90°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
10 mph
E
Rain
2%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–02 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
6:04 PM
-0.2 ft · in 2.8h
Water Quality
Clean
31 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
8:17 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:19 AM | High | 1.2 ft |
| 6:04 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 AM | High | 1.2 ft |
| 6:52 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:31 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| 7:37 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:51 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| 8:21 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:01 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| 9:03 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:04 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 8:41 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 4:01 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 9:45 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:17 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 9:45 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 4:54 PM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 10:26 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8723970, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Sunny
3%
76
89°
Sunny
3%
76
90°
Mostly Sunny
6%
74
90°
Mostly Sunny
3%
74
90°
Mostly Sunny
2%
78
89°
Sunny
8%
80
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 90°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
State park lots; arrive by 10 AM in winter, earlier in summer. Park can fill and close.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach. Permitted leashed in other park areas and at the campground.
Entry Fee
$8/vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single occupant.
Address
36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Bahia Honda State Park today?
Bahia Honda State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Bahia Honda State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach. Permitted leashed in other park areas and at the campground.
Is there an entry fee at Bahia Honda State Park?
$8/vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single occupant.
Are there lifeguards at Bahia Honda State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Bahia Honda State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Bahia Honda State Park?
Amenities at Bahia Honda State Park include restrooms, showers, snack bar, kayak rentals, snorkel rentals, campground.
When is the water warmest at Bahia Honda State Park?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Bahia Honda State Park located?
Bahia Honda State Park is in Monroe County, FL, at 36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS