88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
53%
22
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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 53% rain · 87°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Heat index values as high as 100. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 53% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 87°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
21 /100
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11 Swim
34 Sunbathe
8 Walk
27 Fish
25 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 15 mph
SW
Rain
53%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
87°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
10:17 PM
-0.6 ft · in 7.0h
Barometer
30.16 inHg
1021 hPa
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 Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
8:41 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:56 PM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 10:17 PM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:44 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 9:08 AM | Low | 1.7 ft |
| 2:04 PM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 11:11 PM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:12 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 10:01 AM | Low | 1.6 ft |
| 3:07 PM | High | 2.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:01 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 7:35 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 11:05 AM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| 4:08 PM | High | 2.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:44 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 7:52 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 12:06 PM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 5:09 PM | High | 2.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:20 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 8:05 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 12:59 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 6:09 PM | High | 1.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:50 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 8:15 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 1:53 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 7:11 PM | High | 1.6 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
63%
18
86°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
58%
21
88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
41
90°
Sunny
11%
74
90°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
36
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
35
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 53% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°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
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Minor
4:10 AM - 5:10 AM
Major
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Minor
7:10 PM - 8:10 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.
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