Key West NOAA Tide Station 8724580

About NOAA station 8724580

The Key West station provides a central Lower Keys reference for the harbor, Gulf-side channels, Atlantic flats, reef access, marinas, and offshore routes.

Why people check this station

Anglers and boaters use it to place flats and channels within the tide cycle, plan dock depth, and compare conditions on the Atlantic and Gulf sides.

How to interpret the prediction locally

A nearby channel or bridge can have a different current-turn time from the station. Wind direction and side-of-island exposure often matter more than a small height difference.

Tide height is not current speed

A high or low prediction describes the expected water level at the gauge. Current can turn earlier or later in a nearby inlet, river, bridge opening, pass, or channel. NOAA publishes separate current predictions for supported locations, and local weather can move the observed level above or below the astronomical prediction.

Basic station-planning checklist

1. Confirm that station 8724580 represents the water you intend to use.
2. Note the predicted high and low times, heights, and overall range.
3. Check wind, waves, visibility, precipitation, and official warnings.
4. Allow for the local offset between the gauge and your exact location.
5. Verify actual water, access, navigation, and regulations before departure.

Planning only: Data can be delayed, unavailable, or unrepresentative of a nearby micro-location. Never use this page as a substitute for official charts, notices, warnings, or direct observation.

Official references

• NOAA CO-OPS station 8724580
• NOAA tide predictions for Key West
• NOAA tide and current FAQs
• National Weather Service marine forecasts