88°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
29
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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 51% rain · 87°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 51% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 87°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
29 /100
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26 Swim
45 Sunbathe
12 Walk
19 Fish
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
6 mph
SW
Rain
51%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
88°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
87°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:09 PM
0.4 ft · in 1.9h
Wave Height
1.3 ft
5s · NNE swell
Barometer
29.90 inHg
1013 hPa · buoy 42022
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:13 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:03 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 7:37 AM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 1:51 PM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 9:09 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:20 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 8:27 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 2:42 PM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 9:36 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:36 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 9:13 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 3:29 PM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 9:59 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:51 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 9:58 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 4:15 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 10:18 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:06 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 10:41 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 5:03 PM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 10:36 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:25 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 11:25 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:55 PM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 10:54 PM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:48 AM | High | 2.9 ft |
| 12:10 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:56 PM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 11:13 PM | Low | 1.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8726607, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
36%
34
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
64%
19
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
69%
17
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
67%
18
89°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
59%
21
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
61%
19
What to Bring Today
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 51% 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
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Minor
5:10 AM - 6:10 AM
Major
11:20 AM - 1:20 PM
Minor
6:30 PM - 7:30 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.
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