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Walton County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Seaside Beach (30A)
25 Central Sq, Seaside, FL 32459
The original 30A new-urbanist beach town — pastel cottages, pedestrian-only town square, and the Truman Show town (literally — it was filmed here). The beach itself is sugar-sand, the water emerald, and Seaside's public boardwalks let anyone access it.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 83°F water · 81°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 3:33am edt until june 5 at 4:00am edt by nws tallahassee fl
63 /100
good
41 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 3:33AM EDT until June 5 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and dragging anchors.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
10 mph
ENE
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 01 PM–02 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
83°F
Swimming weather
Rip Current Risk
Moderate
NWS SRF · TAE · FLZ108 · Issued Jun 3, 3:19 PM
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
8:42 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:33 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 3:43 PM | High | 0.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Mostly Sunny
0%
85
81°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
85
80°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
48%
34
81°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
46
82°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
46
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
35
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 83°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Paid lots in central Seaside; free beach accesses along 30A at numbered boardwalks (limited spaces).
Dogs
Pets generally prohibited on Walton County beaches. Walton County residents and property owners may obtain a $40 annual permit allowing dogs 3:30 PM – 8:30 AM on leash year-round.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
25 Central Sq, Seaside, FL 32459
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Seaside Beach (30A).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Seaside Beach (30A) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Seaside Beach (30A) dog-friendly?
Pets generally prohibited on Walton County beaches. Walton County residents and property owners may obtain a $40 annual permit allowing dogs 3:30 PM – 8:30 AM on leash year-round.
Is there an entry fee at Seaside Beach (30A)?
Entry to Seaside Beach (30A) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Seaside Beach (30A)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Seaside Beach (30A) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Seaside Beach (30A)?
Amenities at Seaside Beach (30A) include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurants, shops, town square.
When is the water warmest at Seaside Beach (30A)?
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 Seaside Beach (30A) located?
Seaside Beach (30A) is in Walton County, FL, at 25 Central Sq, Seaside, FL 32459.
Nearby Beaches
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