Buoy Key, FL (BKYF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station BKYF1, Buoy Key, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 25.119°N, 80.834°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds 7-day tide predictions, a solunar table, and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Florida Keys Marine Conditions — Buoy Key, FL is one of several stations in Florida Keys. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Buoy Key, FL
As of August 21, 2026 at 20:00 UTC, Buoy Key, FL (BKYF1) is reporting water temperature 89°F.
- Water temperature
- 89°F
Observed August 21, 2026 at 20:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station BKYF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy BKYF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, BKYF1 reports wind speed, gusts and direction, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and — where wave sensors are fitted — significant wave height, swell period, and wave direction.
What to watch in the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf’s shallow, broad shelf means seas build and lay down quickly with the wind — short-period chop is the norm rather than long ocean swell. Summer afternoons bring fast-developing thunderstorms, so watch barometric pressure and wind trends closely before heading out.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is NOAA buoy BKYF1 located?
- Buoy Key, FL (BKYF1) reports from 25.119°N, 80.834°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy BKYF1 updated?
- Station BKYF1 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside 7-day tide predictions and a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy BKYF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Buoy Key, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Buoy Key, FL and every other NOAA buoy is free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.