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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Buoy Key
Flamingo, FL 33034
Monroe County

GPS Coordinates: 25.119, -80.834

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Statement issued October 23 at 4:01PM EDT until October 24 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL

Effective: Thu October 23, 2025, 4:01 PM
Expires: Thu October 23, 2025, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Upper Florida Keys. * WHEN...Mainly during times of high tide. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater. Little relief can be expected, even outside the windows for high tide.

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Rip Current Statement issued October 23 at 3:08PM EDT until October 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Effective: Thu October 23, 2025, 3:08 PM
Expires: Fri October 24, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Monday morning. * 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.