Miami-Dade County, FL · Atlantic Ocean

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

1200 S Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

The southern tip of Key Biscayne — a 400-acre state park anchored by the 1825 Cape Florida Lighthouse (oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade). A mile of palm-fringed beach, the Boater's Grill restaurant on No Name Harbor, and the Lighthouse Café right on the sand. Designated as part of the Florida National Scenic Trail.

Eats & Drinks 6 Stay 2

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

82°F water · 84°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of rain showers after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

84°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
3.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

84 /100

great

83 Swim

83 Sunbathe

86 Walk

76 Fish

83 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.8 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 8723214 · Observed 1.40 ft · Predicted 0.64 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

84°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

8 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

29 Good

Ozone · Miami

UV Peak

6 High

High 12 PM–01 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

83°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

82°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

7:22 PM

2.6 ft · in 49m

Wave Height

3.6 ft

12s · ENE swell

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:32 AM

Sunset

5:35 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:55 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:14 AM	High	2.8 ft
1:20 PM	Low	0.6 ft
7:22 PM	High	2.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:39 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:59 AM	High	2.8 ft
2:03 PM	Low	0.6 ft
8:05 PM	High	2.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:21 AM	Low	0.3 ft
8:42 AM	High	2.8 ft
2:44 PM	Low	0.7 ft
8:46 PM	High	2.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:00 AM	Low	0.3 ft
9:23 AM	High	2.7 ft
3:22 PM	Low	0.7 ft
9:26 PM	High	2.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:38 AM	Low	0.4 ft
10:04 AM	High	2.6 ft
4:00 PM	Low	0.7 ft
10:06 PM	High	2.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:17 AM	Low	0.5 ft
10:46 AM	High	2.5 ft
4:40 PM	Low	0.8 ft
10:46 PM	High	2.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:57 AM	Low	0.5 ft
11:29 AM	High	2.4 ft
5:23 PM	Low	0.9 ft
11:29 PM	High	2.3 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8723214, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

84°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

83°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

19%

Mon Nov 9

82°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Nov 10

82°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

82°

Partly Sunny

14%

Thu Nov 12

83°

Chance Rain Showers

29%

Fri Nov 13

78°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

36%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

9:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Minor

4:40 AM - 5:40 AM

Major

9:50 AM - 11:50 AM

Minor

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Paid lot included in park entry; multiple lots near the beach, lighthouse, and harbor.

Dogs

Leashed dogs welcome in picnic areas, sea wall, bike and hiking trails. Not allowed on the beach, in the lighthouse area, or in the restaurants.

Entry Fee

$8 per vehicle (2–8 people); $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 pedestrian/cyclist.

Address

1200 S Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Amenities

restroomsshowerstwo restaurantslighthouse toursbike trailskayak rentalsfishing

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park today?

Bill Baggs Cape Florida 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 Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park dog-friendly?

Leashed dogs welcome in picnic areas, sea wall, bike and hiking trails. Not allowed on the beach, in the lighthouse area, or in the restaurants.

Is there an entry fee at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?

$8 per vehicle (2–8 people); $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 pedestrian/cyclist.

Are there lifeguards at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?

Amenities at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park include restrooms, showers, two restaurants, lighthouse tours, bike trails, kayak rentals, fishing.

When is the water warmest at Bill Baggs Cape Florida 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 Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park located?

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is in Miami-Dade County, FL, at 1200 S Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149.