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.

NWS alert active · 81°F water · 77°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Weather

77°F air — ideal beach weather
22 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 7:53am edt until june 4 at 5:00am edt by nws jacksonville fl

59 /100

good

46 Swim

67 Sunbathe

81 Walk

26 Fish

75 Photo

Best for walking today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 7:53AM EDT until June 4 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

NWS · In effect through Jun 4, 9:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

77°F

Clear

Wind

22 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

10 Very High

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

80°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

81°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

11:14 PM

4.7 ft · in 1.8h

Wave Height

3.3 ft

11s · ENE swell

Water Quality

Clean

28 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 5mo 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 3, 9:00 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

8:22 PM

Moon · 88%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
4:57 AM	Low	0.4 ft
10:57 AM	High	3.6 ft
4:38 PM	Low	0.4 ft
11:14 PM	High	4.7 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

77°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Jun 4

80°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jun 5

81°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Jun 6

81°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Jun 7

85°

Partly Sunny

11%

Mon Jun 8

86°

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

21%

Tue Jun 9

85°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

53%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 22 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F

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

10:20 PM - 11:20 PM

Major

2:50 AM - 4:50 AM

Minor

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Major

3:10 PM - 5:10 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

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.