South Beach

Key Largo, Florida

Ocean beach in Key Largo, facing south-east, no facilities mapped within walking distance.

Camping nearby
Warm water 8.1
Sunrise over water

HoursNot on file
ParkingNone mapped within 1,310 ft
DirectionsGoogle Maps

3.1/ 10Limited

How we score beaches

Calm water: 6.4 of 10
Water: 89 Ftoday
Sunset: 7:30 pmover land
Parking: None mapped
Families: Limited

75of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Very warm water. Watch: 24% rain chance, wind, waves.

83 Fmostly clear

High: 90 F
Sea temperature: 89 F
Waves: 2.1 ftup to 2.3 ft
Wind: 9 mphup to 15 mph
Rain chance: 24%
UV index: 5moderate
Sun: 7:05 am to 7:30 pm

Tidesnext low at 3:50 am

Low3:50 am0.1 ft
High9:01 am2.0 ft
Low4:14 pm0.1 ft
High9:24 pm2.0 ft

8:00 am85 Fmostly clear, 15% rain, 10 mph
11:00 am89 Fovercast, 24% rain, 10 mph
2:00 pm84 Fovercast, 18% rain, 15 mph
5:00 pm · best86 Fpartly cloudy, 14% rain, 3 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-4). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Key Largo, South Sound, Key Largo (8723667), 660 ft from the beach, heights above MLLW.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

FamiliesLimitedCalm water 6.4, no bathrooms mapped
SwimmingGoodWaves around 2.4 ft, sea 81 F on average
SunsetsLimitedsunrise over the water instead
ConvenienceLimitedNo parking mapped, no food mapped
CampingYescampground (1 within 0.6 mi)

How the Beach Score is calculated: 3.1 of 10

The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.

Component	Points	Fact
Facilities	0.0 of 3	No parking, bathrooms, restaurants, or lifeguards mapped within walking distance.
Calm water	1.3 of 2	Mean daily maximum wave 2.4 ft.
Warm water	0.8 of 1	Mean sea temperature 81 F.
Sunset over water	0.0 of 1	The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

Ranks #7 of 7 for beachfront camping in Florida, #19 of 19 for camping nearby in Florida, #38 of 168 for warm water in Florida, #44 of 55 for sunrise over water in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

South Beach: tropical harbor with boats, thatched-roof structures, palm trees, pier

South Beach: abandoned blue fishing boat on grassy ground near road

South Beach: sunset over water with mangroves and wooden pier posts

Photo: Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Drakeerv, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)View all 5 photos

Amenities

ParkingNo
Free parkingNo
BathroomsNo
ShowersNo
Restaurants and barsNo
Beachfront hotelsNo
Hotels nearbyNo
Beachfront camping1 nearby
Camping nearby1 nearby
PierNo
BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

Sunrise over waterYes, September to April
Calm water6.4 of 10
Warm water8.1 of 10

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Hours and fees are not on file yet. No operator page found yet.

Address: 8th Lane, Key Largo, FL 33037

Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces south-east (113 degrees). The sun sets over land all year.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Pick a date to see what South Beach is usually like then.

Early October is usually warm, with very warm water and a higher chance of a rainy day.

Water: 84 FVery warm
High: 83 FWarm
Rainy day: 54%Rain is common
Waves: 2.6 ftModerate

What to expect

Very warm swimming water, around 84 F
Moderate waves, around 2.6 ft
Rainy days are common in October (16 a month)
October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach

3 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 15 years, 2 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Tropical Storm Eta, November 2020, 23.1 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

South Beach through the year

Measure
Warm water	Jan: 73 F, mild	Feb: 75 F, mild	Mar: 78 F, warm	Apr: 79 F, warm	May: 84 F, very warm	Jun: 86 F, very warm	Jul: 88 F, very warm	Aug: 88 F, very warm	Sep: 87 F, very warm	Oct: 83 F, very warm	Nov: 79 F, warm	Dec: 75 F, warm
Low rain	Jan: 6 rainy days	Feb: 5 rainy days	Mar: 6 rainy days	Apr: 7 rainy days	May: 8 rainy days	Jun: 20 rainy days	Jul: 17 rainy days	Aug: 22 rainy days	Sep: 21 rainy days	Oct: 16 rainy days	Nov: 6 rainy days	Dec: 7 rainy days
Calm water	Jan: waves 2.6 ft, moderate	Feb: waves 2.6 ft, moderate	Mar: waves 2.6 ft, moderate	Apr: waves 2.8 ft, moderate	May: waves 1.9 ft, moderate	Jun: waves 2.1 ft, moderate	Jul: waves 1.7 ft, moderate	Aug: waves 1.9 ft, moderate	Sep: waves 1.8 ft, moderate	Oct: waves 2.7 ft, moderate	Nov: waves 2.9 ft, moderate	Dec: waves 3.0 ft, moderate

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

Best overallMarch to Mayvery warm water · calm water · warm days
Warmest waterJuly to September88 F average
DriestJanuary to March5 to 6 rainy days a month

All monthly averages, 2023-2025

Month	Sea temp	Air max	Rain days	Wave height
Jan	73 F (23 C)	73 F (23 C)	6	2.6 ft
Feb	75 F (24 C)	75 F (24 C)	5	2.6 ft
Mar	78 F (25 C)	76 F (25 C)	6	2.6 ft
Apr	79 F (26 C)	78 F (26 C)	7	2.8 ft
May	84 F (29 C)	82 F (28 C)	8	1.9 ft
Jun	86 F (30 C)	84 F (29 C)	20	2.1 ft
Jul	88 F (31 C)	86 F (30 C)	17	1.7 ft
Aug	88 F (31 C)	87 F (30 C)	22	1.9 ft
Sep	87 F (31 C)	85 F (30 C)	21	1.8 ft
Oct	83 F (28 C)	82 F (28 C)	16	2.7 ft
Nov	79 F (26 C)	79 F (26 C)	6	2.9 ft
Dec	75 F (24 C)	75 F (24 C)	7	3.0 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Stay near South Beach

Hampton0.7 mi from the beachMap

Mapped in OpenStreetMap. Names and distances only; Beaches With has no booking partner yet.

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Flags as posted by lifeguards: green low hazard, yellow medium, red high, double red water closed, purple dangerous marine life.

Nearest essentials

Parking0.5 mi · 10 min walk
Bathroom1,130 ft · 4 min walk
Food2,210 ft · 8 min walk
Hotel0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Straight-line from the beach centre, walking at 80 m a minute, from OpenStreetMap. See them on the map.

South Beach

Beach Score3.1 / 10 · Limited
Today75 · Good beach day

Directions Today Map

Explore South Beach

Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

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All places near South Beach as a list (7)

Nearest parking 0.5 mi · 10 min walk · Nearest food and drinks 2,210 ft · 8 min walk · Nearest restrooms 1,130 ft · 4 min walk

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of a 600 m stretch of shoreline around the beach's mapped point (OpenStreetMap maps this beach as a point); walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 25.1119, -80.4148. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

More photos of South Beach

South Beach: harbor with sailboats, residential buildings, and calm blue water — Photo: Jang Woo Lee, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

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Questions about South Beach

Is there parking at South Beach?

No mapped parking within 1,310 ft of the beach in OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at South Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 88 F (31 C) in July and 73 F (23 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at South Beach?

Calm water scores 6.4 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.4 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at South Beach?

No. The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

When is hurricane season at South Beach?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 13 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 5 at hurricane strength, most in August, September and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Key Largo, South Sound, Key Largo (8723667), public domain
Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service KEY office for Monroe Upper Keys (FLZ076), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

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