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.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

83°F water · 83°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

A slight chance of rain showers. Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

83°F air — ideal beach weather

Water

83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

82 /100

great

83 Swim

79 Sunbathe

85 Walk

79 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.6 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 8724580 · Observed 1.54 ft · Predicted 0.91 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

83°F

Clear

Wind

5 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

7 High

High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~29m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

84°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Water

Water Temp

83°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

8:16 PM

2.3 ft · in 1.7h

Water Quality

No recent sample

Last reading 10mo ago: clean

USGS · not a current condition

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:37 AM

Sunset

5:43 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
2:02 AM	Low	0.3 ft
8:52 AM	High	1.8 ft
1:45 PM	Low	0.9 ft
8:16 PM	High	2.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:44 AM	Low	0.2 ft
9:35 AM	High	1.7 ft
2:19 PM	Low	0.8 ft
8:48 PM	High	2.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:24 AM	Low	0.1 ft
10:14 AM	High	1.6 ft
2:51 PM	Low	0.8 ft
9:21 PM	High	2.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:02 AM	Low	0.1 ft
10:51 AM	High	1.5 ft
3:23 PM	Low	0.8 ft
9:55 PM	High	2.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:41 AM	Low	0.1 ft
11:28 AM	High	1.4 ft
3:54 PM	Low	0.8 ft
10:31 PM	High	2.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:22 AM	Low	0.2 ft
12:06 PM	High	1.3 ft
4:24 PM	Low	0.9 ft
11:09 PM	High	2.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:06 AM	Low	0.2 ft
12:47 PM	High	1.3 ft
4:55 PM	Low	0.9 ft
11:50 PM	High	2.0 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

83°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sun Nov 8

84°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

13%

Mon Nov 9

84°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

14%

Tue Nov 10

85°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

19%

Wed Nov 11

82°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

11%

Thu Nov 12

83°

Chance Rain Showers

31%

Fri Nov 13

81°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

49%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 83°F

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.