Is it safe to swim in
Florida today?
Search any monitored beach, compare current sample timing, and jump to the cleanest or clearest Florida beach guides when you need a better backup plan.
Check the latest sample first
This site shows the latest Florida DOH sample we found for each beach plus a 12-month track record.
No advisory is not an all-clear
A beach can have no posted advisory and still be a bad bet right after heavy rain or runoff.
After heavy rain, wait 72 hours
That rule matters statewide, especially near inlets, canals, storm drains, and urban runoff areas.
Open the after-rain guide →Start With The Question You Actually Have
Google is already testing this site on safe-today, advisory, cleanest, and clearest-water searches. These are the fastest routes into the right answer.
Best starting page
Are Florida beaches safe today?
Start with the social-friendly daily check when you need current good bets, caution beaches, and nearby backup options fast.
Best starting page
Florida beach advisories today
Use the fastest advisory and bacteria-warning page when you want current caution signals plus exact beach links.
Best starting page
Cleanest beaches in Florida
Use the 12-month water-quality ranking when you care most about the strongest long-term testing record.
Best starting page
Clearest water beaches in Florida
Use this if your real question is turquoise water, visibility, and where clear-looking water overlaps with safer swimming bets.
Best Current Bets To Start With
These beaches currently show good badges plus stronger long-term testing records in the latest site data.
Crandon Park Beach
Miami-Dade County · Atlantic Coast
Picnic Island Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast
Singer Island Beach
Palm Beach County · Atlantic Coast
Virginia Key Beach
Miami-Dade County · Atlantic Coast
Anna Maria Island Beach
Manatee County · Gulf Coast
Barefoot Beach Preserve
Collier County · Gulf Coast
Needs More Caution Today
These beaches are currently poor, advisory-level, or moderate, so they deserve more skepticism before you swim.
Popular Exact Beach Checks Right Now
These are exact beach pages and utility views already earning search or organic-landing signals. Use them when you want the sample date, badge, and local backups without starting over statewide.
Tampa Bay exact check
Picnic Island Beach
Hillsborough County
Latest sample Jul 8, 2026 · 4 CFU/100mL
Start here when you want a current sample, low long-term spike history, and nearby Tampa Bay backups.
Pinellas exact check
Madeira Beach
Pinellas County
Latest sample Jul 7, 2026 · 4 CFU/100mL
Use this page to verify Madeira Beach before choosing from the crowded central Gulf beach corridor.
Miami exact check
Matheson Hammock Beach
Miami-Dade County
Latest sample Jul 8, 2026 · 2 CFU/100mL
Open this Miami-Dade check when you want a current sample, strong organic signal, and nearby Biscayne Bay backups.
Broward exact check
Hollywood Beach
Broward County
Latest sample Jul 7, 2026 · 10 CFU/100mL
Use this Fort Lauderdale-area check to confirm the current sample before choosing from the busy Broward beach corridor.
Volusia exact check
New Smyrna Beach
Volusia County
Latest sample Jul 7, 2026 · 10 CFU/100mL
Check the latest sample and compare nearby Atlantic-side alternatives before relying on surf-day reputation.
Northeast exact check
Crescent Beach
St. Johns County
Latest sample Jun 2, 2026 · 4 CFU/100mL
Open this St. Johns County page to inspect the sample date and compare nearby Northeast Florida backups before relying on the good badge.
Park beach exact check
Fort De Soto Park Beach
Pinellas County
Latest sample Jul 7, 2026 · 4 CFU/100mL
Confirm the latest water-quality read before treating Fort De Soto as an automatic safer bet.
Palm Beach exact check
Jupiter Beach
Palm Beach County
Latest sample Jul 7, 2026 · 10 CFU/100mL
Open this top-page Jupiter check to confirm the current good badge against its spikier recent history.
Keys exact check
Sombrero Beach
Monroe County
Latest sample Jun 30, 2026 · 10 CFU/100mL
Open this Marathon check when Keys water-quality searches point to Sombrero and you need the latest sample plus nearby backups.
Forgotten Coast exact check
St. George Island Beach
Franklin County
Latest sample Jul 9, 2026 · 2 CFU/100mL
Open this Franklin County page when St. George Island searches need the current good badge, sample date, and nearby coast context.
Naples preserve check
Barefoot Beach Preserve
Collier County
Latest sample Jul 7, 2026 · 10 CFU/100mL
Open this Naples-area preserve page for the latest sample, good badge, and nearby Gulf backups.
History view
Ponce Inlet Beach
Volusia County
Latest sample Jul 7, 2026 · 10 CFU/100mL
Open the 12-month history when you want the trend record behind the current Ponce Inlet badge.
Official DOH Data
Water quality readings sourced directly from Florida's Healthy Beaches monitoring program.
Quick Answers
See if your beach is safe to swim at in seconds — clear status badges with no confusing data to interpret.
Historical Trends
View 12-month testing history and risk ratings so you can pick the safest beach for your trip.
Latest Test Results
View all →Carrabelle Beach
Franklin County · Jul 9
St. George Island Beach
Franklin County · Jul 9
Ben T. Davis Beach
Hillsborough County · Jul 8
Crandon Park Beach
Miami-Dade County · Jul 8
Davis Islands Beach
Hillsborough County · Jul 8
Plan From Your City
Browse all beaches →City Guide
Orlando
14 monitored beaches nearby
Orlando may be 60 miles from the coast, but several beautiful beaches are within an easy drive. The closest ocean beaches are on the Space Coast (Cocoa Beach, Melbourne Beach) about an hour east via the Beachline Expressway, while popular Gulf Coast beaches like Clearwater are about two hours west.
City Guide
Tampa
12 monitored beaches nearby
Tampa is surrounded by excellent Gulf Coast beaches. Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach are just 30 minutes west across the bay, while downtown Tampa has its own bay beaches at Ben T. Davis and Davis Islands.
City Guide
Miami
6 monitored beaches nearby
Miami is a beach city — South Beach, Crandon Park, and Key Biscayne are right in the metro area. Drive further south to reach the Florida Keys, or head north to Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, and the Gold Coast.
City Guide
Naples
5 monitored beaches nearby
Naples offers upscale Gulf Coast beach living with stunning sunsets. The Naples Pier beach, Vanderbilt Beach, and nearby state parks like Delnor-Wiggins and Barefoot Beach Preserve are all within easy reach.
City Guide
Jacksonville
11 monitored beaches nearby
Jacksonville has its own beautiful Atlantic Coast beaches. Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach are just 20-30 minutes from downtown, while Amelia Island is 45 minutes north.
City Guide
Fort Lauderdale
6 monitored beaches nearby
Fort Lauderdale is a beach city with miles of oceanfront along A1A. From Dania Beach in the south to Deerfield Beach in the north, Broward County offers diverse beach experiences all within 20 minutes.
City Guide
Daytona Beach
8 monitored beaches nearby
Daytona Beach is the beach — the city is named for it. The famous drive-on beach stretches for miles, with the boardwalk and pier at the center. New Smyrna Beach and Flagler Beach are nearby alternatives.
City Guide
Sarasota
8 monitored beaches nearby
Sarasota offers some of Florida's finest beaches just minutes from downtown. Siesta Key Beach — famous for its cool quartz sand — Lido Key, and Longboat Key are all barrier island beaches connected by bridges.
Browse by Coast
Gulf Coast
51 beaches monitored
Atlantic Coast
57 beaches monitored
Use The Data, Not Just The Badge
Historically More Reliable Beaches
These beaches currently have good status badges and the strongest 12-month testing track records in our dataset.
Crandon Park Beach
Miami-Dade County • 0% poor results
Picnic Island Beach
Hillsborough County • 0% poor results
Singer Island Beach
Palm Beach County • 0% poor results
Virginia Key Beach
Miami-Dade County • 0% poor results
Anna Maria Island Beach
Manatee County • 0% poor results
Barefoot Beach Preserve
Collier County • 0% poor results
Be Extra Careful After Rain
These beaches have the highest historical spike rates in the current dataset, so runoff matters even more here.
Jacksonville Beach
Duval County • 33% poor results
Davis Islands Beach
Hillsborough County • 25% poor results
Jupiter Beach
Palm Beach County • 25% poor results
Palm Beach Municipal Beach
Palm Beach County • 25% poor results
Ponce Inlet Beach
Volusia County • 25% poor results
St. George Island Beach
Franklin County • 17% poor results
Beach Safety Guides
All guides →Is It Safe to Swim After Rain?
How long to wait, what causes bacteria spikes, and which areas are most at risk.
Florida Beach Advisory Today
What a Florida beach advisory means, where to check bacteria warnings today, and how to decide whether to swim.
Cleanest Beaches in Florida
Which Florida beaches have the best water quality track record based on 12 months of testing.
Clearest Water Beaches in Florida
Where Florida has the bluest, clearest water, and which clear-water beaches are still stronger swimming bets today.
Beach Bacteria Testing Explained
How Florida tests ocean water, what CFU means, and how often your beach gets tested.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria & Vibrio
Why routine enterococcus badges do not test for Vibrio, who is most at risk, and how to protect open wounds.
Can You Swim During Red Tide?
What red tide is, health effects, and how to check conditions before heading to the beach.
Best Beaches for Families
Family-friendly beaches ranked by water quality, calm water, and kid-safe conditions.
Florida Beach Safety Tips
Rip currents, jellyfish, sun protection, beach flags, and water quality — what every swimmer should know.
Gulf Coast vs Atlantic Coast
Which coast has better water quality? Compare bacteria levels, surf, and beach characteristics.
Florida Water Temperature by Month
Compare Gulf, Atlantic, and Keys water temperatures and see when each region is warm enough to swim.
Florida Beach Safety Quick Answers
Are Florida beaches safe to swim today?
Some are much better bets than others. Start with the latest sample date, current badge, and after-rain context instead of assuming the whole coast is safe or unsafe.
Does no advisory mean the beach is safe right now?
No. Florida testing is periodic, not continuous, so a beach can show no advisory and still be a weak same-day choice if heavy rain or runoff happened after the last sample.
What is the best page if I need a Florida beach today?
Use the Florida beach water quality today page first, then open the exact beach page, city page, or advisory page for sample timing and nearby backups before you drive out.
Are the cleanest beaches the same as the clearest beaches?
Not always. Cleanest here means stronger bacteria-testing results over time. Clearest usually means better water color and visibility. Some beaches win on both, but they are different questions.
Find Beaches Near You
Select a city to see nearby beaches sorted by distance with current water quality ratings.
Florida Beach Water Quality: What You Need to Know
Florida's beaches attract millions of visitors every year, but water quality isn't always guaranteed. The Florida Department of Health monitors enterococcus bacteria levels at beaches across the state through the Healthy Beaches Program, testing water at least twice a month at participating locations. Those routine results do not test for Vibrio vulnificus; use our Florida flesh-eating bacteria and Vibrio guide for that separate risk.
Bacteria levels can spike after heavy rainfall, near storm drains and canal outflows, or during sewage system overflows. Florida classifies a single result above 70 CFU/100mL as poor and resamples the site; if the follow-up result also exceeds 70, the county health department issues a health advisory. A poor result and a confirmed active advisory are related, but they are not the same thing.
Safe to Swim Florida tracks these results for 108 beaches across 27 counties on both the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast. Each beach page shows the latest test result, a clear Good/Moderate/Poor status badge, and a 12-month historical chart so you can see trends over time.
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Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.