Key West Beach Conditions & Surf Report

Key West is the southernmost city in the continental United States, the end of the island chain and famous for its sunsets, historic Old Town, and Duval Street. Its beaches — like Smathers and Higgs — are smaller and calmer than the mainland's, with warm, clear, shallow water that rarely turns cold. It's a laid-back, tropical outpost more about atmosphere than surf. Rip currents are Florida’s deadliest beach hazard, so check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, follow posted flags, and swim near a lifeguard.