Water Temperature of the Taylor River Near Homestead, FL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, October 6, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT
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Station Name: Taylor River, FL
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 23 feet / 7 meters
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Homestead, FL 33030
Miami-Dade County
GPS Coordinates: 25.217, -80.65
Nearby Water Temperatures
Taylor River, Homestead, FL (1.9 mi)Little Madeira Bay, Homestead, FL (3.0 mi)
Taylor Slough, Homestead, FL (3.2 mi)
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Seven Palm Lake, Flamingo, FL (5.4 mi)
Joe Bay, Key Largo, FL (6.8 mi)
Joe Bay, Key Largo, FL (7.9 mi)
Whipray Basin, Islamorada, FL (11.3 mi)
Long Sound, Key Largo, FL (12.1 mi)
Florida Bay, Key Largo, FL (12.2 mi)
West Highway Creek, Key Largo, FL (12.8 mi)
Florida Bay, Islamorada, FL (13.3 mi)
Gulf of Mexico, Flamingo, FL (13.4 mi)
Little Blackwater Sound, Key Largo, FL (13.6 mi)
Manatee Bay, Homestead, FL (14.3 mi)
Weather Near Homestead, Florida
Current Weather

Humidity: 67%
Feels Like: 101.8°F
Wind: SE 5.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 4.4
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 87°F
L: 77°F

Tue
H: 81°F
L: 78°F

Wed
H: 82°F
L: 78°F

Thu
H: 83°F
L: 80°F

Fri
H: 80°F
L: 74°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 1:38 AM
Moonset: 6:37 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:08 AM - 3:38 AM1:08 AM - 3:38 AM
Minor Periods
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM6:07 AM - 7:37 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Coastal Flood Statement issued October 6 at 1:27AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Effective: Mon October 6, 2025, 1:27 AM
Expires: Mon October 6, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County, Mainland Monroe and Far South Miami-Dade County. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 4:08AM EDT until October 7 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL
Effective: Mon October 6, 2025, 4:08 AM
Expires: Mon October 6, 2025, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Saltwater flooding. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is expected. 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 around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Statement issued October 6 at 10:22AM EDT until October 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Effective: Mon October 6, 2025, 10:22 AM
Expires: Tue October 7, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County, Mainland Monroe and Far South Miami-Dade County. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Rip Current Statement issued October 6 at 1:27AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Effective: Mon October 6, 2025, 1:27 AM
Expires: Mon October 6, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 1:27AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Effective: Mon October 6, 2025, 1:27 AM
Expires: Mon October 6, 2025, 1:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 10:22AM EDT until October 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Effective: Mon October 6, 2025, 10:22 AM
Expires: Tue October 7, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 PM EDT this evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.
Rip Current Statement issued October 6 at 10:22AM EDT until October 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Effective: Mon October 6, 2025, 10:22 AM
Expires: Tue October 7, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 PM EDT this evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.9°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 1:38 AM
Moonset: 6:37 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:08 AM - 3:38 AM1:08 AM - 3:38 AM
Minor Periods
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM6:07 AM - 7:37 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.8°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 17.7 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 1:09 AM
Moonset: 7:41 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:39 AM - 3:09 AM2:23 PM - 4:53 PM
Minor Periods
6:53 PM - 8:23 PM7:11 AM - 8:41 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.3°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 17.4 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:02 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 2:02 AM
Moonset: 8:49 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:32 AM - 4:02 AM3:18 PM - 5:48 PM
Minor Periods
7:36 PM - 9:06 PM8:19 AM - 9:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.5°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 3:00 AM
Moonset: 10:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:30 AM - 5:00 AM4:16 PM - 6:46 PM
Minor Periods
8:24 PM - 9:54 PM9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.3°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 4:00 AM
Moonset: 11:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:30 AM - 6:00 AM5:19 PM - 7:49 PM
Minor Periods
9:19 PM - 10:49 PM10:41 AM - 12:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5