87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
45%
34
Walton County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
7525 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
A 1,640-acre 30A preserve named for its 25-foot "topsail" dunes — coastal dune lakes (a globally-rare landform shared with only a handful of places worldwide), 3 miles of undeveloped Gulf beach, and 10+ miles of trails. A free tram runs day-use visitors from the parking area down to the sand. Camping, cabins, and bungalows on-site.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 45% rain · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 45% 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 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone
24 /100
skip
10 Swim
50 Sunbathe
19 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
WSW
Rain
45%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
6:22 PM
-0.1 ft · in 3.6h
Rip Current Risk
Moderate
NWS SRF · TAE · FLZ108 · Issued Jun 25, 5:31 AM
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
8:50 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:51 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 6:22 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
32%
38
90°
Sunny
6%
76
91°
Sunny
4%
76
93°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
39
92°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
26
93°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
38
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — 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 45% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use lot at the gatehouse; free tram to the beach.
Dogs
Leashed pets welcome in the park and at RV sites; not allowed on the beach.
Entry Fee
$6 per vehicle.
Address
7525 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Topsail Hill Preserve State Park dog-friendly?
Leashed pets welcome in the park and at RV sites; not allowed on the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park?
$6 per vehicle.
Are there lifeguards at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park?
Amenities at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park include restrooms, showers, tram to beach, campground (156 RV / 22 tent), cabins, bungalows, nature trails.
When is the water warmest at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park?
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 Topsail Hill Preserve State Park located?
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is in Walton County, FL, at 7525 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS