Key Largo 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.
View Live ConditionsPark at Key Largo in lots like John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Harry Harris Park, Key Largo Bayside Marina. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $8/vehicle and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Key Largo, don't miss the Conch Chowder at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Key Largo from John Pennekamp Marina, including the Pennekamp Reef Snorkel — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoKey Largo hosts Pennekamp Dive & Snorkel and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Key Largo into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. Monroe County's general park policy allows leashed pets, but none may run loose on any county park or beach. Source: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Policy for External Use of County Property (this coordinate lands on Rowell's Waterfront Park, a Monroe County park; not John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park or Harry Harris County Park, both several miles away), checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. Alcohol on any Monroe County property requires prior written approval from the County Administrator, which an ordinary beachgoer bringing a drink has not obtained. Source: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Policy for External Use of County Property (this coordinate lands on Rowell's Waterfront Park, a Monroe County park; not John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park or Harry Harris County Park, both several miles away), checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. Bringing a grill other than one the county has already provided on site requires the Parks & Beaches Director's prior approval. Source: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Policy for External Use of County Property (this coordinate lands on Rowell's Waterfront Park, a Monroe County park; not John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park or Harry Harris County Park, both several miles away), checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesNo. Smoking and tobacco use are banned on all Monroe County property. Source: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, Policy for External Use of County Property (this coordinate lands on Rowell's Waterfront Park, a Monroe County park; not John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park or Harry Harris County Park, both several miles away), checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesAt Key Largo, the sun sets at 7:11 PM today — about 11h 57m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:14 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Key Largo update at the top of the conditions page.