Sugarloaf Key

Sugarloaf Key
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Sugarloaf Key today?

Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf Key?

Park at Sugarloaf Key in lots like Sugarloaf Beach County Access, Sugarloaf Lodge Marina, Cudjoe Key Bay Access. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Sugarloaf Key?

At Sugarloaf Key, don't miss the Hogfish Sandwich at Square Grouper. 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 Sugarloaf Key?

Boats leave Sugarloaf Key from Sugarloaf Lodge Marina, including the Sugarloaf Sound 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 Sugarloaf Key this week?

Sugarloaf Key hosts Perky Bat Tower Visit and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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How long does it take to get sunburned at Sugarloaf Key?

It depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Sugarloaf Key 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.

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Are dogs allowed at Sugarloaf Key?

It depends on when. Monroe County's leash law requires dogs in any public place, including this beach access, to be on a leash or otherwise physically controlled. Voice command alone does not count. Source: Monroe County, FL — Animal Control (countywide leash law; this bay access point is not a named facility in Monroe County's own Parks & Beaches list, so only the county's general public-place ordinances apply here, not a park-specific rules page), checked 2026-09-10.

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At Sugarloaf Key, the sun sets at 7:15 PM today — about 11h 57m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:18 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Sugarloaf Key update at the top of the conditions page.