Which beaches have the freshest samples near Jacksonville?
This view brings the newest posted sample dates to the top so you can start with the least-stale information near Jacksonville before you decide where to swim.
How this page sorts
Sorted by latest sample date first, then by current status, historical risk, and current bacteria reading.
When to use it
Use this page when the age of the sample is the first thing you want to screen before comparing the actual readings.
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
Back to the main page →These are the strongest matches for the specific question this page is answering.
Freshest Samples
Fernandina Beach
Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · 27 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Freshest Samples
Amelia Island Beach
Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · 27 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Freshest Samples
Fort Clinch State Park Beach
Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · 29 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Freshest Samples
Atlantic Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 15 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 27, 2026
Freshest Samples
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 16 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 27, 2026
Freshest Samples
Neptune Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 16 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 27, 2026
Freshest Samples
Ponte Vedra Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 17 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 27, 2026
Freshest Samples
Jacksonville Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 16 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 27, 2026
Full Ranked List
11 monitored beaches in this set.
Fernandina Beach
Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · 27 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Amelia Island Beach
Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · 27 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Fort Clinch State Park Beach
Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · 29 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Atlantic Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 15 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 27, 2026
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 16 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 27, 2026
Neptune Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 16 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 27, 2026
Ponte Vedra Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 17 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 27, 2026
Jacksonville Beach
Duval County · Atlantic Coast · 16 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 27, 2026
St. Augustine Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 40 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 21, 2026
Vilano Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 36 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 21, 2026
Crescent Beach
St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · 46 mi away
Latest sample posted Apr 21, 2026
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How To Use This View
Use this page when the age of the sample is the first thing you want to screen before comparing the actual readings.
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.