Diving Weather Report

Photo of Molasses Reef Tower in the Florida Keys, Key Largo

Welcome to the Rainbow Reef Weather and Reef report page. Here you will find real time weather conditions from the NOAA tower at molasses reef, the up to the minute National Weather Service Marine forecast and also live reef reports right from our dive vessels, complete with wind, waves, visibility, currents and even pictures right from the reef!

Current water/wind/diving conditions in Key Largo:

Last Updated: Wed, Dec 31, 1969 07:00pm

Air:
°F

Water:
87.3°F

Wind Direction:

Wind Deg:
0°

Pressure:

Sunrise:
06:09

Sunset:
18:25

Wave Height:
2 to 3ft

Wind Speed:
0kts

Wind Gusts:
0kts

Reef Reports

Below is a listing of reef reports that our captains fill out while on-site at the various reefs, wrecks and walls we dive. This is by far the most accurate reef report in the Florida Keys, and some even include pictures for visual indication of the conditions. We use all of this information every day to help plan the best dive trips for you.

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Last 48 Hours:

Saturday September 12th 2026, 03:55 PM
Tropical Adventure at Benwood Wreck
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
From Captain Todd Ne:
1-2’ surf 30’ vis SE 5kts Slight current
Saturday September 12th 2026, 03:55 PM
Tropical Adventure at Benwood Wreck
SE
5kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
From Captain Todd Ne:
1-2’ surf 30’ vis SE 5kts Slight current
Saturday September 12th 2026, 02:34 PM
Tropical Destiny at City of Washington
SE
3kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
From Captain Tammy:
Beautiful , calm relaxing afternoon 😍
Saturday September 12th 2026, 02:20 PM
Tropical Legend at Student/Classes Trip
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
From Captain Leo An:
Gorgeous
Saturday September 12th 2026, 09:52 AM
Tropical Adventure at Winch Hole
SW
5kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
From Captain Todd Ne:
1-2’ No current Wind SE 6kts 40’ vis
Saturday September 12th 2026, 09:25 AM
Tropical Destiny at USCGC Duane
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
From Captain Tammy:
We’re diving Duane! Moderate current on the surface
Friday September 11th 2026, 09:45 AM
Tropical Destiny at Spiegel Grove
SE
11kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
From Captain Tammy:
Great day for diving the wreck. Current is better then it has been
Friday September 11th 2026, 09:08 PM
Tropical Adventure at Benwood Wreck
SE
11kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
From Captain Matthew Lo:
Slight surface chop dive looks good

Forecast:

Tonight
ESE
5 to 10kts
around 1ft

Chance T-storms ESE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming S after midnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas around 1 ft.
Sunday
Variable
s 5kts
around 1ft

Chance T-storms Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas around 1 ft.
Sunday Night
Variable
s 5kts
around 1ft

Slight Chance T-storms Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas around 1 ft.
Monday
Variable
s 5kts
around 1ft

Chance T-storms Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas around 1 ft.
Monday Night
E
5 to 10kts
around 1ft

Chance T-storms E wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas around 1 ft.
Tuesday
E
10 to 15kts
1 to 2ft

Chance T-storms E wind 10 to 15 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Tuesday Night
E
10 to 15kts
2 to 3ft

Showers Likely E wind 10 to 15 kt. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wednesday
ENE
10 to 15kts
2 to 3ft

T-storms ENE wind 10 to 15 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wednesday Night
ENE
10 to 15kts
2 to 3ft

Showers Likely ENE wind 10 to 15 kt becoming ESE after midnight. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 2 to 3 ft.