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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 83°F water · 85°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 3:33am edt until june 5 at 4:00am edt by nws tallahassee fl
63 /100
good
41 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 3:33AM EDT until June 5 at 4:00AM 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 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CDT Friday. * 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
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
10 mph
ENE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 01 PM–02 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
83°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
10:50 PM
-0.2 ft · in 1.4h
Rip Current Risk
Moderate
NWS SRF · TAE · FLZ108 · Issued Jun 3, 3:19 PM
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
8:43 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:43 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 10:50 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Mostly Sunny
0%
85
85°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
85
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
34
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
34
86°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
46
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
44%
35
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 83°F
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