Which beaches have the freshest samples near Pensacola?
This view brings the newest posted sample dates to the top so you can start with the least-stale information near Pensacola 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
Casino Beach
Escambia County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Freshest Samples
Perdido Key Beach
Escambia County · Gulf Coast · 16 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Freshest Samples
Panama City Beach
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 86 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Freshest Samples
St. Andrews State Park
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 91 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Freshest Samples
Shell Island
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 94 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Freshest Samples
Pensacola Beach
Escambia County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Full Ranked List
6 monitored beaches in this set.
Casino Beach
Escambia County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Perdido Key Beach
Escambia County · Gulf Coast · 16 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Panama City Beach
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 86 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
St. Andrews State Park
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 91 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Shell Island
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 94 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Pensacola Beach
Escambia County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 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.