87°
Sunny
12%
75
Franklin County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
St. George Island
1900 E Gulf Beach Dr, St. George Island, FL 32328
A 22-mile undeveloped barrier island in the Forgotten Coast — Big Bend area between Panama City and Tampa Bay. St. George Island State Park covers 9 miles of the east end with virtually no development. Lighthouse, oysters from Apalachicola Bay, and dark-sky stargazing at night.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
87°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
75 /100
great
76 Sunbathe
82 Walk
69 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
E
Rain
12%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 01 PM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
10:31 PM
0.3 ft · in 3.2h
Barometer
30.12 inHg
1020 hPa · buoy 42036
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ755)
The TAE 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.
- FLZ108 South Walton — Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Moderate
- FLZ112 Coastal Bay — Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach Moderate
- FLZ114 Coastal Gulf — Saint Joe Beach W Facing Beaches
- FLZ115 Coastal Franklin — Apalachicola High
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:20 AM
Sunset
7:52 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:42 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 9:17 AM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 2:47 PM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 10:31 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:52 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 10:02 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 3:47 PM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 11:07 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:59 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 10:49 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 4:44 PM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 11:37 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:07 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 11:37 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 5:40 PM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 11:59 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:17 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 12:22 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:35 PM | High | 1.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:14 AM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| 5:32 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 1:02 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:33 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:28 AM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 5:52 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 1:42 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 8:48 PM | High | 1.7 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8728690, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
25
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54%
24
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
45%
26
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
31
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
36%
30
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
48%
26
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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
11:10 PM - 1:10 AM
Minor
5:20 AM - 6:20 AM
Major
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Minor
6:40 PM - 7:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free public accesses in the village; state park entry $6/vehicle.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed on the public beach. Designated dog beach at the east end of the public area. Prohibited in state park beach.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
1900 E Gulf Beach Dr, St. George Island, FL 32328
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at St. George Island today?
St. George Island 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 St. George Island dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed on the public beach. Designated dog beach at the east end of the public area. Prohibited in state park beach.
Is there an entry fee at St. George Island?
Entry to St. George Island is free.
Are there lifeguards at St. George Island?
No lifeguards are stationed at St. George Island. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at St. George Island?
Amenities at St. George Island include restrooms, showers (in village and state park), restaurants in village, campground in state park.
When is the water warmest at St. George Island?
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. George Island located?
St. George Island is in Franklin County, FL, at 1900 E Gulf Beach Dr, St. George Island, FL 32328.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS