91°
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
55%
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St. Johns County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
St. Augustine Beach
350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
The Atlantic beach for America's oldest continuously-inhabited European city. Wide hard-packed sand (drivable in designated zones), the St. Johns County Pier, and the historic Castillo de San Marcos and Old Town 4 miles inland. Surfable.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 55% rain · 84°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 89 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 91°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 55% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 84°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
16 /100
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12 Swim
28 Sunbathe
4 Walk
24 Fish
23 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
91°F
Haze
Wind
12 mph
SW
Rain
55%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–01 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:09 PM
5.9 ft · in 3.9h
Wave Height
1.3 ft
8s · ESE swell
Water Quality
Clean
28 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ454)
The JAX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- FLZ124 Nassau-Duval-Flagler-St. Johns — Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach, n/a
- GAZ154 Glynn-Camden — Brunswick, St. Simons, Country Club Estates, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:34 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 6:35 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 12:29 PM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 7:09 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:33 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 7:33 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 1:28 PM | Low | -0.9 ft |
| 8:04 PM | High | 6.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:28 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 8:30 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 2:24 PM | Low | -0.9 ft |
| 8:58 PM | High | 6.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:20 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 9:25 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 3:20 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 9:51 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:11 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 10:20 AM | High | 4.8 ft |
| 4:16 PM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 10:42 PM | High | 5.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:02 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 11:14 AM | High | 4.8 ft |
| 5:13 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:32 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:53 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 12:07 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| 6:14 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8720587, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
91°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
21
90°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
30
91°
Sunny
13%
74
93°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
39
93°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
21%
36
92°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
36
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 12 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 55% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 91°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
10:20 PM - 12:20 AM
Minor
3:50 AM - 4:50 AM
Major
10:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Minor
6:50 PM - 7:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid municipal lots; beach-driving permit required Mar–Sep (resident daily $10, resident annual $50, non-resident annual $100 — no non-resident daily option).
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most of the beach.
Entry Fee
Beach-driving permits: resident $10/day or $50/year, non-resident $100/year. Pedestrian access free.
Address
350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at St. Augustine Beach today?
St. Augustine 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. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is St. Augustine Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most of the beach.
Is there an entry fee at St. Augustine Beach?
Beach-driving permits: resident $10/day or $50/year, non-resident $100/year. Pedestrian access free.
Are there lifeguards at St. Augustine Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol St. Augustine Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at St. Augustine Beach?
Amenities at St. Augustine Beach include lifeguards, pier (closed for repair through Nov 2026), restrooms, showers, restaurants, beach driving (permit).
When is the water warmest at St. Augustine Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is St. Augustine Beach located?
St. Augustine Beach is in St. Johns County, FL, at 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080.
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