Duck Key

Duck Key
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Duck Key today?

Duck Key sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8724580, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.

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Where do you park at Duck Key?

Park at Duck Key in lots like Hawk's Cay Resort, Long Key State Park, Sombrero Beach. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Resort guests/marina and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Duck Key?

At Duck Key, don't miss the Grilled Mahi at WetBar at Hawk's Cay. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.

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What boat trips run from Duck Key?

Boats leave Duck Key from Hawk's Cay Marina, including the Reef Scuba Charter — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.

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What's happening at Duck Key this week?

Duck Key hosts Dolphin Connection and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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At Duck Key, the sun sets at 8:00 PM today — about 13h 2m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:58 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Duck Key update at the top of the conditions page.