88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46%
34
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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 46% rain
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 78, with temperatures rising to around 79 overnight. South wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 46% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 85°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
- NWS alert active — special marine warning issued june 26 at 3:49pm edt until june 26 at 4:30pm edt by nws jacksonville fl
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0 Swim
50 Sunbathe
19 Walk
0 Fish
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Marine Alert Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement issued June 26 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Full NWS statement
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM... At 302 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Jacksonville Beach to 11 nm west of Saint Augustine to 15 nm west of Butler Beach, moving northeast at 15 knots.
Weather alert in effect
Special Marine Warning issued June 26 at 3:49PM EDT until June 26 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 3:36PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
14 mph
SE
Rain
46%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
85°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
1.3 ft
7s · E 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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:26 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 6:20 AM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 12:09 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 6:48 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
38
90°
Sunny
11%
76
90°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
25
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
34
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
46
87°
Sunny
13%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 14 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 46% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°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
9:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Minor
3:10 AM - 4:10 AM
Major
9:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Minor
5:40 PM - 6:40 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
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.
Nearby Beaches
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