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.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

82°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain showers after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Weather

82°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

87 /100

ideal

87 Sunbathe

88 Walk

83 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.7 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8723970 · Observed 1.88 ft · Predicted 1.13 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

82°F

Clear

Wind

5 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

4 Moderate

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~50m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

84°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Water

Water Temp

—

Next High Tide

10:51 PM

1.3 ft · in 4.3h

Water Quality

No recent sample

Last reading 10mo ago: clean

USGS · not a current condition

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:35 AM

Sunset

5:41 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:00 AM	Low	0.5 ft
1:47 PM	High	1.2 ft
4:26 PM	Low	1.0 ft
10:51 PM	High	1.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:39 AM	Low	0.4 ft
2:41 PM	High	1.1 ft
5:04 PM	Low	1.0 ft
11:25 PM	High	1.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:15 AM	Low	0.3 ft
3:31 PM	High	1.1 ft
5:40 PM	Low	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:08 AM	High	1.4 ft
6:52 AM	Low	0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:56 AM	High	1.4 ft
7:31 AM	Low	0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:46 AM	High	1.4 ft
8:11 AM	Low	0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:35 AM	High	1.3 ft
8:54 AM	Low	0.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8723970, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

82°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

84°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

19%

Mon Nov 9

84°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

16%

Tue Nov 10

84°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

17%

Wed Nov 11

82°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

10%

Thu Nov 12

82°

Chance Rain Showers

26%

Fri Nov 13

80°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

51%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind

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

restroomsshowerssnack barkayak rentalssnorkel rentalscampground

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.