Beaches Near Gainesville, Florida

19 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

16 with Good water quality 5 counties

Home to the University of Florida, Gainesville is centrally located with both coasts accessible. Flagler Beach and St. Augustine Beach are about 90 minutes east, while Cedar Key on the Gulf is about an hour west.

All Beaches by Distance from Gainesville

GOOD

Crescent Beach

St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

65 mi

18 CFU

 GOOD

St. Augustine Beach

St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

65 mi

13 CFU

 GOOD

Vilano Beach

St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

65 mi

18 CFU

 GOOD

Marineland Beach

Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

66 mi

17 CFU

 GOOD

Ponte Vedra Beach

St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

69 mi

14 CFU

 POOR

Jacksonville Beach

Duval County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

71 mi

77 CFU

 GOOD

Gamble Rogers State Park Beach

Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

72 mi

18 CFU

 GOOD

Neptune Beach

Duval County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

72 mi

11 CFU

 GOOD

Atlantic Beach

Duval County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

73 mi

11 CFU

 GOOD

Flagler Beach

Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

73 mi

15 CFU

 GOOD

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Duval County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

75 mi

8 CFU

 MODERATE

Ormond Beach

Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

81 mi

42 CFU

 GOOD

Daytona Beach

Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

84 mi

28 CFU

 POOR

Amelia Island Beach

Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

88 mi

105 CFU

 GOOD

Fernandina Beach

Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

88 mi

12 CFU

 GOOD

Fort Clinch State Park Beach

Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

90 mi

16 CFU

 GOOD

Ponce Inlet Beach

Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

92 mi

32 CFU

 GOOD

Smyrna Dunes Park

Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

94 mi

10 CFU

 GOOD

New Smyrna Beach

Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

95 mi

25 CFU

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Water Quality Near Gainesville

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Gainesville. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: 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.