Monroe County, FL · Atlantic Ocean

Smathers Beach

Key West's longest beach — half a mile of imported sand fronting South Roosevelt Boulevard. Calm Atlantic water, food trucks at the east end, watersport rentals. The default Key West public beach.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

88°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 83. East wind around 10 mph.

Weather

92°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

88°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

72 /100

great

71 Swim

68 Sunbathe

80 Walk

77 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

92°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

10 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

10 Very High

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

92°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

88°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

3:21 PM

-0.5 ft · in 7m

Water Quality

Clean

10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

8:18 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:06 AM	Low	0.5 ft
8:12 AM	High	2.1 ft
3:21 PM	Low	-0.5 ft
10:20 PM	High	0.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:07 AM	Low	0.4 ft
9:12 AM	High	2.2 ft
4:12 PM	Low	-0.5 ft
11:05 PM	High	0.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:05 AM	Low	0.4 ft
10:10 AM	High	2.2 ft
4:59 PM	Low	-0.5 ft
11:46 PM	High	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:03 AM	Low	0.3 ft
11:05 AM	High	2.2 ft
5:44 PM	Low	-0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:25 AM	High	1.2 ft
5:00 AM	Low	0.3 ft
11:58 AM	High	2.1 ft
6:26 PM	Low	-0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:03 AM	High	1.3 ft
5:59 AM	Low	0.3 ft
12:50 PM	High	2.0 ft
7:07 PM	Low	-0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:41 AM	High	1.4 ft
7:01 AM	Low	0.3 ft
1:40 PM	High	1.7 ft
7:47 PM	Low	0.2 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8724580, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

92°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Jul 13

92°

Sunny

Tue Jul 14

92°

Sunny

Wed Jul 15

92°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Jul 16

92°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jul 17

92°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Jul 18

92°

Sunny

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 88°F
critical Extra water / electrolytes 92°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

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

Beach Info

Parking

Paid street parking on S Roosevelt Blvd.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on Key West public beaches.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

Amenities

restroomsfood truckswatersport rentalsshowers

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Smathers Beach today?

Smathers Beach 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 Smathers Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on Key West public beaches.

Is there an entry fee at Smathers Beach?

Entry to Smathers Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Smathers Beach?

No lifeguards are stationed at Smathers Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Smathers Beach?

Amenities at Smathers Beach include restrooms, food trucks, watersport rentals, showers.

When is the water warmest at Smathers Beach?

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 Smathers Beach located?

Smathers Beach is in Monroe County, FL, at S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040.