87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 47% rain
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 100. South southeast wind around 5 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 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 80. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 47% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — special marine warning issued july 18 at 4:25pm edt until july 18 at 5:30pm edt by nws tallahassee fl
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0 Swim
46 Sunbathe
15 Walk
0 Fish
29 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Weather alert in effect
Special Marine Warning issued July 18 at 4:25PM EDT until July 18 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
5 mph
SSE
Rain
47%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
3.3 ft
ENE swell
Barometer
29.96 inHg
1015 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
6:50 AM
Sunset
8:39 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:50 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 8:15 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 1:53 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 7:11 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:12 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 8:26 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 2:55 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 8:27 PM | High | 1.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:26 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 8:42 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 4:07 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:15 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 9:03 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 5:23 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 6:41 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:04 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 7:48 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:43 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 8:39 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8728690, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
62%
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90%
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Showers And Thunderstorms
87%
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87°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
61%
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88°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
58%
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87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
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What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 47% rain chance
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
10:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Major
4:10 AM - 6:10 AM
Minor
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Major
4:30 PM - 6:30 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at St. George Island today?
St. George Island shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
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