90°
Mostly Sunny
11%
77
Pinellas County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
St. Pete Beach
11260 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Seven miles of white-sand Gulf beach with the pink Don CeSar resort as its landmark. Less commercial than Clearwater Beach, more upscale than Madeira — Pass-a-Grille at the south tip is the quaintest old-Florida fishing village within an hour of Tampa.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
88°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. Heat index values as high as 101. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 90°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 88°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
77 /100
great
79 Swim
73 Sunbathe
80 Walk
85 Fish
78 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 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
90°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
6 to 9 mph
W
Rain
11%
Today
Tomorrow
90°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
88°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:11 PM
-0.4 ft · in 5.9h
Water Quality
Clean
4 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:27 PM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 9:11 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:25 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 10:02 PM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:33 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 7:59 AM | Low | 1.7 ft |
| 2:22 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 10:48 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:59 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 9:03 AM | Low | 1.6 ft |
| 3:19 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 11:29 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:21 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 10:03 AM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 4:15 PM | High | 3.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:04 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 6:41 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 11:02 AM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| 5:10 PM | High | 2.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:35 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 7:00 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 12:03 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 6:06 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8726607, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
90°
Sunny
11%
76
91°
Sunny
14%
73
92°
Sunny
3%
73
92°
Mostly Sunny
2%
73
91°
Sunny
14%
71
90°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
34
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 88°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 90°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
4:10 AM - 5:10 AM
Major
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Minor
6:50 PM - 7:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid municipal lots at Upham Beach, the Pavilion, and Pass-a-Grille. Metered street parking along Gulf Blvd ($2.75/hr at Pass-a-Grille).
Dogs
Pets prohibited on St. Pete Beach. Designated dog beach on the bay side at end of Pass-a-Grille Way between 1st & 3rd Avenues. Larger Fort De Soto Paw Playground 15 min south.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
11260 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at St. Pete Beach today?
St. Pete 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 St. Pete Beach dog-friendly?
Pets prohibited on St. Pete Beach. Designated dog beach on the bay side at end of Pass-a-Grille Way between 1st & 3rd Avenues. Larger Fort De Soto Paw Playground 15 min south.
Is there an entry fee at St. Pete Beach?
Entry to St. Pete Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at St. Pete Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at St. Pete Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at St. Pete Beach?
Amenities at St. Pete Beach include restaurants, shops, restrooms, showers.
When is the water warmest at St. Pete 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 St. Pete Beach located?
St. Pete Beach is in Pinellas County, FL, at 11260 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS