Which beaches have the freshest samples near Key West?
This view brings the newest posted sample dates to the top so you can start with the least-stale information near Key West before you decide where to swim.
How this page sorts
Sorted by latest sample date first, then by current status, historical risk, and current bacteria reading.
When to use it
Use this page when the age of the sample is the first thing you want to screen before comparing the actual readings.
What still overrides it
Heavy rain, runoff, brown water, or a stale sample can make any ranked list less trustworthy for a same-day swim call.
Top Picks In This View
Back to the main page →These are the strongest matches for the specific question this page is answering.
Freshest Samples
Key West Beach
Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · 1 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 21, 2026
Freshest Samples
Bahia Honda State Park
Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · 33 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 21, 2026
Freshest Samples
Sombrero Beach
Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · 45 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 21, 2026
Freshest Samples
Anne's Beach
Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · 64 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 21, 2026
Full Ranked List
4 monitored beaches in this set.
Key West Beach
Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · 1 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 21, 2026
Bahia Honda State Park
Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · 33 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 21, 2026
Sombrero Beach
Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · 45 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 21, 2026
Anne's Beach
Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · 64 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 21, 2026
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How To Use This View
Use this page when the age of the sample is the first thing you want to screen before comparing the actual readings.
The current sample still matters more than the label alone. When conditions are marginal or weather is changing quickly, open the individual beach page to compare sample date, current reading, and nearby alternatives before you go.
If it has rained recently, use the rain guide before trusting any beach list too much.
Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.