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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
80°F water · 74°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 3.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
81 /100
great
84 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
74 Fish
83 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
NNW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
20 Good
Ozone · Liberty County
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
8:31 PM
1.2 ft · in 2.0h
Wave Height
3.6 ft
5s · N swell
Barometer
29.98 inHg
1015 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 Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Sunset
5:48 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:13 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 8:49 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 3:52 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 8:31 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 9:30 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 4:47 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 8:50 PM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:50 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 10:10 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 5:34 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 9:11 PM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:14 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 10:49 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 6:16 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 9:47 PM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:43 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 11:24 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 6:58 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 10:37 PM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:17 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 11:58 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:45 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 11:24 PM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:57 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 12:33 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 8:34 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8728690, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
71°
Mostly Sunny
0%
78
73°
Sunny
0%
80
73°
Mostly Sunny
0%
80
73°
Partly Sunny
4%
79
73°
Chance Rain Showers
26%
66
66°
Mostly Sunny
7%
62
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
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
9:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Major
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minor
4:20 PM - 5:20 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