Station Name: Buoy Key, FL
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Buoy Key
Flamingo, FL 33034
Monroe County

GPS Coordinates: 25.119, -80.834

Nearby Water Temperatures

Rip Current Statement issued April 7 at 2:44PM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:44 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Flood Watch issued April 7 at 2:30PM EDT until April 8 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:30 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Coastal Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County and Metropolitan Miami Dade. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall has already fallen across the east coast metro areas through this morning. With additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms anticipated, an additional widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall remains possible through Wednesday evening. Localized higher amounts of 3 to 5 inches will be possible where the stronger storms set up or where multiple rounds of heavy downpours occur. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued April 8 at 12:15AM EDT until April 8 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 12:15 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Coastal Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County and Metropolitan Miami Dade. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of urban and poor drainage locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are expected today, with locally higher amounts of 3-5 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Rip Current Statement issued April 8 at 12:09AM EDT until April 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 12:09 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.