86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
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Walton County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Grayton Beach State Park
357 Main Park Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Dr. Stephen Leatherman ("Dr. Beach") has ranked Grayton Beach State Park among the best in America repeatedly. A coastal-dune lake (Western Lake) opens to the Gulf only after heavy rain — a globally-rare landform. Sugar-white sand, sea oats, and no commercial development inside the state park.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 42% rain · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 42% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone
24 /100
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10 Swim
50 Sunbathe
19 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Cloudy
Wind
0 to 10 mph
WSW
Rain
42%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
11:58 PM
0.0 ft · in 9.2h
Rip Current Risk
Moderate
NWS SRF · TAE · FLZ108 · Issued Jun 25, 5:31 AM
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
8:50 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:38 AM | High | 0.6 ft |
| 11:58 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
30%
46
89°
Sunny
6%
76
90°
Sunny
4%
76
92°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
39
92°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
26
92°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
39
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 42% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
State park lot; $5/vehicle entry.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach. Permitted leashed in campground and on trails.
Entry Fee
$5/vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single occupant.
Address
357 Main Park Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Grayton Beach State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Grayton Beach State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Grayton Beach State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach. Permitted leashed in campground and on trails.
Is there an entry fee at Grayton Beach State Park?
$5/vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single occupant.
Are there lifeguards at Grayton Beach State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Grayton Beach State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Grayton Beach State Park?
Amenities at Grayton Beach State Park include restrooms, showers, snack stand (seasonal), kayak rentals, campground.
When is the water warmest at Grayton Beach State Park?
The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.
Where is Grayton Beach State Park located?
Grayton Beach State Park is in Walton County, FL, at 357 Main Park Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
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