86°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
46
Franklin County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
St. George Island
1900 E Gulf Beach Dr, St. George Island, FL 32328
A 22-mile undeveloped barrier island in the Forgotten Coast — Big Bend area between Panama City and Tampa Bay. St. George Island State Park covers 9 miles of the east end with virtually no development. Lighthouse, oysters from Apalachicola Bay, and dark-sky stargazing at night.
Today's Conditions
Great day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 84°F water · 86°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 26% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
45 /100
ok
38 Swim
70 Sunbathe
36 Walk
48 Fish
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
WSW
Rain
26%
Today
UV Peak
6 High
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:00 PM
-0.2 ft · in 6.3h
Barometer
30.07 inHg
1018 hPa
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ755)
The TAE 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.
- FLZ108 South Walton — Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Moderate
- FLZ112 Coastal Bay — Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach Moderate
- FLZ114 Coastal Gulf — Saint Joe Beach W Facing Beaches
- FLZ115 Coastal Franklin — Apalachicola Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
8:43 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:43 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 9:00 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
46
87°
Sunny
10%
85
89°
Sunny
6%
76
90°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
39%
38
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
45%
25
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
38
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°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.
Major
8:50 PM - 10:50 PM
Minor
2:50 AM - 3:50 AM
Major
9:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Minor
4:50 PM - 5:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free public accesses in the village; state park entry $6/vehicle.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed on the public beach. Designated dog beach at the east end of the public area. Prohibited in state park beach.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
1900 E Gulf Beach Dr, St. George Island, FL 32328
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at St. George Island.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for St. George Island from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is St. George Island dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed on the public beach. Designated dog beach at the east end of the public area. Prohibited in state park beach.
Is there an entry fee at St. George Island?
Entry to St. George Island is free.
Are there lifeguards at St. George Island?
No lifeguards are stationed at St. George Island. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at St. George Island?
Amenities at St. George Island include restrooms, showers (in village and state park), restaurants in village, campground in state park.
When is the water warmest at St. George Island?
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 St. George Island located?
St. George Island is in Franklin County, FL, at 1900 E Gulf Beach Dr, St. George Island, FL 32328.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS