Virginia Key, Biscayne Bay, FL - Station ID: 8723214
| Established: | Jan 26, 1994 |
| Time Meridian: | 75° W |
| Present Installation: | Jan 17, 1994 |
| Date Removed: | N/A |
| Water Level Max (ref MHHW): | 3.58 ft. Sep 10, 2017 |
| Water Level Min (ref MLLW): | -1.29 ft. Mar 29, 1994 |
| Mean Range: | 2.03 ft. |
| Diurnal Range: | 2.22 ft. |
| Latitude | 25° 43.9' N |
| Longitude | 80° 9.7' W |
| NOAA Chart#: | 11465 |
| Met Site Elevation: | 5.7 ft. above MSL |
Sensor Information
| Sensor | Sensor ID | DCP# | Sensor Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic WL | A1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
| Wind | C1 | 1 | 27.9 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Air Temperature | D1 | 1 | 11.7 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Water Temperature | E1 | 1 | 4.8 ft. below MLLW | Enabled |
| Barometric Pressure | F1 | 1 | 13.5 ft. above MSL | Enabled |
| Tsunami WL | U1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
How to reach: To reach the tidal bench marks from the intersection of U.S. Route 1 and Rickenbacker Causeway, proceed 5 km (3 mi) east on Rickenbacker Causeway to the entrance of the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (Univ. of Miami). The bench marks are located in the vicinity of the concrete pier and on the School grounds. The tide station is located at the outer end of the concrete pier.