Martin County, FL · Atlantic Ocean

Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island)

1585 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996

The signature beach of southern Hutchinson Island — a natural Sabellariid worm reef just offshore breaks summer waves, creating a calm "bathtub" lagoon kids can wade in. Snorkeling on the reef turns up sea turtles, parrotfish, and 500+ marine species. Erosion has closed the beach in past years after hurricanes; check status before going.

Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 78°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

83°F air — ideal beach weather
25% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 1:32pm edt until june 4 at 8:00pm edt by nws melbourne fl

33 /100

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12 Swim

70 Sunbathe

36 Walk

33 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Water level 1.0 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8722670 · Observed 1.13 ft · Predicted 0.16 ft

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 1:32PM EDT until June 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

NWS · In effect through Jun 5, 12:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Northeast winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm and Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

83°F

Fog/Mist

Wind

15 mph

Rain

25%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

6 High

Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 11 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

86°F

Partly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

78°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

11:16 PM

2.8 ft · in 1.8h

Wave Height

2.3 ft

3s · SE swell

Water Quality

Clean

10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 5mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (FLZ164)

The MLB office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

FLZ141 Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard — Northern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
FLZ154 Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin — Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a

NWS SRF · MLB · Issued Jun 3, 3:00 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:26 AM

Sunset

8:11 PM

Moon · 88%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
4:47 AM	Low	0.4 ft
10:38 AM	High	2.2 ft
4:38 PM	Low	0.1 ft
11:16 PM	High	2.8 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

83°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

25%

Thu Jun 4

86°

Partly Sunny

Fri Jun 5

88°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

17%

Sat Jun 6

88°

Mostly Sunny

11%

Sun Jun 7

90°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

27%

Mon Jun 8

91°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

48%

Tue Jun 9

90°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

67%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Free county lot at 1585 SE MacArthur Blvd; fills early on weekends.

Dogs

Leashed dogs allowed on Martin County beaches, but not in guarded swim areas during lifeguard hours.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

1585 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerssnorkeling reef

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island).

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island) from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island) dog-friendly?

Leashed dogs allowed on Martin County beaches, but not in guarded swim areas during lifeguard hours.

Is there an entry fee at Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island)?

Entry to Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island)?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island)?

Amenities at Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island) include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snorkeling reef.

When is the water warmest at Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island)?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island) located?

Bathtub Reef Beach (Hutchinson Island) is in Martin County, FL, at 1585 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996.