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.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

81°F water · 79°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 79. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind 7 to 13 mph.

Weather

79°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

81 /100

great

79 Swim

81 Sunbathe

86 Walk

73 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.8 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.

NOAA station 8726607 · Observed 2.72 ft · Predicted 1.92 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

79°F

Clear

Wind

9 to 14 mph

NNW

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

51 Moderate

PM2.5 (fine particles) · St. Petersburg

Tomorrow

77°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

81°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

6:39 PM

1.3 ft · in 6m

Wave Height

3.3 ft

5s · NNW swell

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:46 AM

Sunset

5:43 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:18 AM	High	2.6 ft
7:23 AM	Low	0.1 ft
1:59 PM	High	2.0 ft
6:39 PM	Low	1.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:35 AM	High	2.8 ft
8:05 AM	Low	0.0 ft
2:53 PM	High	1.9 ft
6:59 PM	Low	1.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:54 AM	High	2.9 ft
8:44 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
3:49 PM	High	1.8 ft
7:19 PM	Low	1.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:16 AM	High	2.9 ft
9:21 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
4:46 PM	High	1.8 ft
7:43 PM	Low	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:42 AM	High	2.9 ft
9:56 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
5:43 PM	High	1.8 ft
8:14 PM	Low	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:15 AM	High	2.9 ft
10:34 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
6:35 PM	High	1.8 ft
8:55 PM	Low	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:55 AM	High	2.8 ft
11:15 AM	Low	0.0 ft
7:23 PM	High	1.8 ft
9:49 PM	Low	1.7 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8726607, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

79°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

77°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

79°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Nov 10

79°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

77°

Partly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

77°

Scattered Rain Showers

39%

Fri Nov 13

72°

Scattered Rain Showers

39%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 9 to 14 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°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

9:40 PM - 11:40 PM

Minor

4:50 AM - 5:50 AM

Major

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Minor

4:10 PM - 5:10 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

restaurantsshopsrestroomsshowers

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.