Hancock County, MS · Gulf of Mexico

Bay St. Louis Beach

Beach Blvd at Washington St, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

A sandy, walkable beach stretching along Beach Boulevard in Old Town Bay St. Louis, anchored by the Washington Street Pier and boat launch. The adjacent Heritage Trail links restaurants, galleries, and the harbor — making it the most pedestrian-friendly beachfront on the MS coast.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

Calm

77 /100

great

74 Sunbathe

82 Walk

67 Fish

78 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.8 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 8741533 · Observed 1.66 ft · Predicted 0.83 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

72°F

Clear

Wind

—

Rain

Today

Air Quality

22 Good

PM2.5 (fine particles) · Mississippi Gulf Coast

UV Peak

5 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM

Tomorrow

—°F

Water

Water Temp

—

Next High Tide

7:38 PM

1.7 ft · in 1.1h

Wave Height

2.0 ft

4s · ENE swell

Barometer

30.06 inHg

1018 hPa · buoy 42012

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

5:05 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:24 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:38 PM	High	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:57 AM	Low	0.1 ft
8:12 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:31 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
8:48 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
7:09 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
9:24 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
7:53 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
10:02 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
8:49 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
10:41 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
10:01 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
11:23 PM	High	1.8 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8741533, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

What to Bring Today

Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.

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.

Major

9:10 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor

4:20 AM - 5:20 AM

Major

9:20 AM - 11:20 AM

Minor

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Free public parking along Beach Blvd and at the Washington Street Pier lot.

Dogs

Dogs welcome day or night on leash; owners must pick up after pets (Hancock County Sand Beach policy).

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Beach Blvd at Washington St, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

Amenities

restroomsshowerspierboat launchpavilionbike trailADA accessible

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Bay St. Louis Beach today?

Bay St. Louis 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 Bay St. Louis Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs welcome day or night on leash; owners must pick up after pets (Hancock County Sand Beach policy).

Is there an entry fee at Bay St. Louis Beach?

Entry to Bay St. Louis Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Bay St. Louis Beach?

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

What amenities are at Bay St. Louis Beach?

Amenities at Bay St. Louis Beach include restrooms, showers, pier, boat launch, pavilion, bike trail, ADA accessible.

When is the water warmest at Bay St. Louis 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 Bay St. Louis Beach located?

Bay St. Louis Beach is in Hancock County, MS, at Beach Blvd at Washington St, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520.