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.

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 82°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East northeast wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 84°F air — ideal beach weather
  • 24% rain — pop-up showers possible
  • 18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything

Water

  • 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

  • Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
  • NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 2:55pm edt until june 5 at 2:00am edt by nws tampa bay ruskin fl
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0 Swim
56 Sunbathe
30 Walk
0 Fish
29 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 2:55PM EDT until June 5 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

NWS · In effect through Jun 5, 6:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Air Temp
84°F
Cloudy and Windy
Wind
18 mph
E
Rain
24%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
86°F
Partly Sunny
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Barometer
30.01 inHg
1016 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
4 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
7:30 AM High 1.6 ft
9:55 AM Low 1.6 ft
4:05 PM High 2.8 ft
Today Jun 3
84°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%
38
Thu Jun 4
86°

Partly Sunny

4%
85
Fri Jun 5
88°

Mostly Sunny

4%
85
Sat Jun 6
88°

Mostly Sunny

11%
85
Sun Jun 7
90°

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

18%
44
Mon Jun 8
89°

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

28%
38
Tue Jun 9
89°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

38%
38
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

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
8:40 AM - 9:40 AM
Major
3:20 PM - 5:20 PM

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

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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.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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