83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 40% rain · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 5 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 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- 40% 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
skip
10 Swim
50 Sunbathe
19 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
WSW
Rain
40%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
28%
46
85°
Sunny
6%
85
86°
Sunny
4%
85
88°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
48
88°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
35
87°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
46
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 40% rain chance
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.
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