Which beaches have the lowest bacteria readings near Gainesville?
This page surfaces the lowest posted bacteria readings near Gainesville so you can compare same-sample numbers directly instead of relying on badges alone.
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.
Top Picks In This View
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Lowest Bacteria
Neptune Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 72 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Atlantic Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 73 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 75 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Crescent Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 65 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
St. Augustine Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 65 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Vilano Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 65 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Ponte Vedra Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 69 mi away
Current reading: 8 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Jacksonville Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 71 mi away
Current reading: 8 CFU/100mL
Full Ranked List
19 monitored beaches in this set.
Neptune Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 72 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Atlantic Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 73 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 75 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Crescent Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 65 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
St. Augustine Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 65 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Vilano Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 65 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Ponte Vedra Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 69 mi away
Current reading: 8 CFU/100mL
Jacksonville Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 71 mi away
Current reading: 8 CFU/100mL
Marineland Beach
Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · 66 mi away
Current reading: 10 CFU/100mL
Smyrna Dunes Park
Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · 94 mi away
Current reading: 10 CFU/100mL
Gamble Rogers State Park Beach
Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · 72 mi away
Current reading: 10 CFU/100mL
Flagler Beach
Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · 73 mi away
Current reading: 10 CFU/100mL
New Smyrna Beach
Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · 95 mi away
Current reading: 10 CFU/100mL
Ormond Beach
Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · 81 mi away
Current reading: 10 CFU/100mL
Ponce Inlet Beach
Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · 92 mi away
Current reading: 10 CFU/100mL
Fernandina Beach
Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · 88 mi away
Current reading: 12 CFU/100mL
Amelia Island Beach
Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · 88 mi away
Current reading: 12 CFU/100mL
Fort Clinch State Park Beach
Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · 90 mi away
Current reading: 12 CFU/100mL
Daytona Beach
Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · 84 mi away
Current reading: 20 CFU/100mL
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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.