89°
Sunny
5%
73
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
Great day for a beach walk.
85°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 89, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 100. Southeast wind around 17 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Weather
- 89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
71 /100
great
72 Swim
63 Sunbathe
79 Walk
74 Fish
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
89°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
17 mph
SE
Rain
5%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
85°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
1.6 ft
3s · SE swell
Water Quality
Clean
28 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo 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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:53 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 12:07 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| 6:14 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:22 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 6:45 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 1:00 PM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 7:16 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:13 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 7:36 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 1:54 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 8:16 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:06 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 8:25 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 2:50 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 9:13 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:03 AM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 9:13 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 3:47 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 10:08 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:01 AM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 10:01 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 4:42 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 11:01 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:58 AM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 10:49 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 5:33 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 11:54 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8720587, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
37
89°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
16
90°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
24
91°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
32
91°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
24
90°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
30
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 17 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F
- 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.
Minor
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Major
4:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Minor
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Major
4:10 PM - 6:10 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at St. Augustine Beach today?
St. Augustine Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS