St. Johns County, FL · Atlantic Ocean

St. Augustine Beach

350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

The Atlantic beach for America's oldest continuously-inhabited European city. Wide hard-packed sand (drivable in designated zones), the St. Johns County Pier, and the historic Castillo de San Marcos and Old Town 4 miles inland. Surfable.

Today's Conditions

Mixed conditions today.

Thunderstorms · 84°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 100. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
39% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

84°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

35 /100

28 Swim

53 Sunbathe

29 Walk

35 Fish

33 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

89°F

Mostly Clear

Wind

7 to 14 mph

Rain

39%

Today

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

89°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

84°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

6:05 PM

4.8 ft · in 3.4h

Wave Height

1.3 ft

4s · SE swell

Water Quality

Clean

28 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ454)

The JAX 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.

FLZ124 Nassau-Duval-Flagler-St. Johns — Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach, n/a
GAZ154 Glynn-Camden — Brunswick, St. Simons, Country Club Estates, n/a

NWS SRF · JAX · Issued Jun 25, 9:00 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

8:29 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
5:31 AM	High	3.6 ft
11:23 AM	Low	0.1 ft
6:05 PM	High	4.8 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

89°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

39%

Fri Jun 26

89°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

38%

Sat Jun 27

89°

Sunny

14%

Sun Jun 28

90°

Sunny

11%

Mon Jun 29

89°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

53%

Tue Jun 30

86°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

48%

Wed Jul 1

86°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

23%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 7 to 14 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 39% rain chance
critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

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

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Minor

2:30 AM - 3:30 AM

Major

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Minor

4:40 PM - 5:40 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Paid municipal lots; beach-driving permit required Mar–Sep (resident daily $10, resident annual $50, non-resident annual $100 — no non-resident daily option).

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most of the beach.

Entry Fee

Beach-driving permits: resident $10/day or $50/year, non-resident $100/year. Pedestrian access free.

Address

350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

Amenities

lifeguardspier (closed for repair through Nov 2026)restroomsshowersrestaurantsbeach driving (permit)

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at St. Augustine Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for St. Augustine Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is St. Augustine Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most of the beach.

Is there an entry fee at St. Augustine Beach?

Beach-driving permits: resident $10/day or $50/year, non-resident $100/year. Pedestrian access free.

Are there lifeguards at St. Augustine Beach?

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

What amenities are at St. Augustine Beach?

Amenities at St. Augustine Beach include lifeguards, pier (closed for repair through Nov 2026), restrooms, showers, restaurants, beach driving (permit).

When is the water warmest at St. Augustine Beach?

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 St. Augustine Beach located?

St. Augustine Beach is in St. Johns County, FL, at 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080.