Which beaches have the lowest bacteria readings in Nature Coast?

This page surfaces the lowest posted bacteria readings in Nature Coast so you can compare same-sample numbers directly instead of relying on badges alone.

4 good 2 moderate Latest sample in this set: May 13, 2026
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How this page sorts

Sorted by the lowest current CFU/100mL reading first, then by current status, historical risk, and sample freshness.

When to use it

Use this page when you want to compare the actual current reading values side by side and not just a status label.

What still overrides it

Heavy rain, runoff, brown water, or a stale sample can make any ranked list less trustworthy for a same-day swim call.

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These are the strongest matches for the specific question this page is answering.

Lowest Bacteria

St. George Island Beach

Franklin County · Gulf Coast

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 2 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 2 CFU/100mL

Lowest Bacteria

Cape San Blas Beach

Gulf County · Gulf Coast

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 10 CFU/100mL

Lowest Bacteria

Mexico Beach

Gulf County · Gulf Coast

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 10 CFU/100mL

Lowest Bacteria

Carrabelle Beach

Franklin County · Gulf Coast

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 30 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 30 CFU/100mL

Lowest Bacteria

Mashes Sands Beach

Wakulla County · Gulf Coast

MODERATE
Tested May 13, 2026 40 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 40 CFU/100mL

Lowest Bacteria

Shell Point Beach

Wakulla County · Gulf Coast

MODERATE
Tested May 13, 2026 40 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 40 CFU/100mL

Full Ranked List

6 monitored beaches in this set.

St. George Island Beach

Franklin County · Gulf Coast

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 2 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 2 CFU/100mL

Cape San Blas Beach

Gulf County · Gulf Coast

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 10 CFU/100mL

Mexico Beach

Gulf County · Gulf Coast

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 10 CFU/100mL

Carrabelle Beach

Franklin County · Gulf Coast

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 30 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 30 CFU/100mL

Mashes Sands Beach

Wakulla County · Gulf Coast

MODERATE
Tested May 13, 2026 40 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 40 CFU/100mL

Shell Point Beach

Wakulla County · Gulf Coast

MODERATE
Tested May 13, 2026 40 CFU/100mL

Current reading: 40 CFU/100mL

Counties In This Region

Franklin County (2) Gulf County (2) Wakulla County (2)

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How To Use This View

Use this page when you want to compare the actual current reading values side by side and not just a status label.

The current sample still matters more than the label alone. When conditions are marginal or weather is changing quickly, open the individual beach page to compare sample date, current reading, and nearby alternatives before you go.

If it has rained recently, use the rain guide before trusting any beach list too much.

Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.