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.

Decent day for sunbathing.

Thunderstorms · 85°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Heat index values as high as 98. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade

Water

  • 85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

  • Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
43 /100
ok
34 Swim
64 Sunbathe
37 Walk
44 Fish
36 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Air Temp
89°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
6 to 12 mph
SW
Rain
16%
Today
Tomorrow
90°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water Temp
85°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:44 PM
0.1 ft · in 5.0h
Water Quality
Clean
4 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
8:30 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
1:38 AM High 1.5 ft
5:02 AM Low 1.3 ft
11:31 AM High 2.6 ft
7:44 PM Low 0.1 ft
Today Jun 25
89°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

16%
44
Fri Jun 26
90°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%
38
Sat Jun 27
90°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

21%
38
Sun Jun 28
91°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

26%
38
Mon Jun 29
90°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

34%
38
Tue Jun 30
90°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

54%
25
Wed Jul 1
90°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

56%
25
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F
  • critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°F - heat risk

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.

Major
8:40 PM - 10:40 PM
Minor
2:40 AM - 3:40 AM
Major
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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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