Pinellas County, FL · Gulf of Mexico

St. Pete Beach

11260 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Seven miles of white-sand Gulf beach with the pink Don CeSar resort as its landmark. Less commercial than Clearwater Beach, more upscale than Madeira — Pass-a-Grille at the south tip is the quaintest old-Florida fishing village within an hour of Tampa.

Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · 40% rain · 86°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

86°F air — ideal beach weather
40% rain — rain likely at some point

Water

86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach

26 /100

skip

21 Swim

42 Sunbathe

15 Walk

35 Fish

26 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.

NOAA station 8726607 · Observed 3.04 ft · Predicted 2.41 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

86°F

Clear

Wind

17 mph

Rain

40%

This Afternoon

Tomorrow

86°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

86°F

Swimming weather

Water Quality

Clean

4 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:35 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:00 AM	High	1.9 ft
12:03 PM	Low	1.1 ft
6:06 PM	High	2.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:03 AM	Low	0.5 ft
7:22 AM	High	2.1 ft
1:08 PM	Low	0.9 ft
7:05 PM	High	2.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:30 AM	Low	0.7 ft
7:48 AM	High	2.3 ft
2:20 PM	Low	0.8 ft
8:16 PM	High	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:56 AM	Low	1.0 ft
8:18 AM	High	2.4 ft
3:42 PM	Low	0.7 ft
9:54 PM	High	1.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:25 AM	Low	1.2 ft
8:55 AM	High	2.5 ft
5:07 PM	Low	0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:19 AM	High	1.5 ft
3:02 AM	Low	1.4 ft
9:39 AM	High	2.6 ft
6:24 PM	Low	0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
10:31 AM	High	2.6 ft
7:26 PM	Low	0.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8726607, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

86°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

40%

Sun Jul 19

86°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

67%

Mon Jul 20

86°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms

77%

Tue Jul 21

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

37%

Wed Jul 22

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

28%

Thu Jul 23

88°

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

20%

Fri Jul 24

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

27%

What to Bring Today

recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 17 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 40% 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

10:40 PM - 11:40 PM

Major

4:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Minor

10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

Major

4:20 PM - 6:20 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Paid municipal lots at Upham Beach, the Pavilion, and Pass-a-Grille. Metered street parking along Gulf Blvd ($2.75/hr at Pass-a-Grille).

Dogs

Pets prohibited on St. Pete Beach. Designated dog beach on the bay side at end of Pass-a-Grille Way between 1st & 3rd Avenues. Larger Fort De Soto Paw Playground 15 min south.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

11260 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Amenities

restaurantsshopsrestroomsshowers

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at St. Pete Beach today?

St. Pete Beach 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. Pete Beach dog-friendly?

Pets prohibited on St. Pete Beach. Designated dog beach on the bay side at end of Pass-a-Grille Way between 1st & 3rd Avenues. Larger Fort De Soto Paw Playground 15 min south.

Is there an entry fee at St. Pete Beach?

Entry to St. Pete Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at St. Pete Beach?

No lifeguards are stationed at St. Pete Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at St. Pete Beach?

Amenities at St. Pete Beach include restaurants, shops, restrooms, showers.

When is the water warmest at St. Pete Beach?

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. Pete Beach located?

St. Pete Beach is in Pinellas County, FL, at 11260 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706.