8724580 - Key West, FL (KYWF1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station KYWF1, 8724580 - Key West, FL, reports real-time marine conditions from 24.556°N, 81.808°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 — 8724580 - Key West, FL is one of several stations in Florida Keys. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at 8724580 - Key West, FL
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, 8724580 - Key West, FL (KYWF1) is reporting water temperature 85°F, air temperature 85°F, wind from the E at 13 mph gusting 23 mph, and barometric pressure 30.00 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 85°F
- Air temperature
- 85°F
- Wind
- E 13 mph (gust 23)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.00 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station KYWF1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy KYWF1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, KYWF1 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
- What is the water temperature at NOAA buoy KYWF1?
- Sea surface temperature at NOAA buoy KYWF1 was 85°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC by NOAA station KYWF1 (8724580 - Key West, FL). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at NOAA buoy KYWF1?
- Air temperature at NOAA buoy KYWF1 was 85°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC by NOAA station KYWF1 (8724580 - Key West, FL).
- What is the wind doing at NOAA buoy KYWF1?
- Wind at NOAA buoy KYWF1 was from the E at 13 mph, with peak gusts to 23 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC by NOAA station KYWF1 (8724580 - Key West, FL). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- What is the barometric pressure at NOAA buoy KYWF1?
- Sea-level pressure at NOAA buoy KYWF1 was 30.00 inHg (1015.9 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC by NOAA station KYWF1 (8724580 - Key West, FL). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy KYWF1 located?
- 8724580 - Key West, FL (KYWF1) reports from 24.556°N, 81.808°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Florida).
- How often is NOAA buoy KYWF1 updated?
- Station KYWF1 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 KYWF1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for 8724580 - Key West, FL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for 8724580 - Key West, 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.