83°
Partly Sunny
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 82°F water · 83°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 20 to 25 mph.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 3:33am edt until june 4 at 5:00pm edt by nws tallahassee fl
64 /100
good
53 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
43 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 3:33AM EDT until June 4 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm, and Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and dragging anchors.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Clear
Wind
15 mph
E
Rain
2%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–04 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Barometer
30.04 inHg
1017 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 High
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
8:35 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:55 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 8:51 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 12:25 PM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 4:52 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Mostly Sunny
0%
76
81°
Mostly Sunny
4%
85
82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
46
83°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
53
85°
Mostly Cloudy
13%
80
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
46
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°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
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Major
3:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Minor
8:40 AM - 9:40 AM
Major
3:20 PM - 5:20 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