Which beaches have the freshest samples near St. Petersburg?
This view brings the newest posted sample dates to the top so you can start with the least-stale information near St. Petersburg 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
Picnic Island Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away
Latest sample posted May 13, 2026
Freshest Samples
Ben T. Davis Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 15 mi away
Latest sample posted May 13, 2026
Freshest Samples
Davis Islands Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 15 mi away
Latest sample posted May 13, 2026
Freshest Samples
St. Pete Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 7 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Freshest Samples
Sand Key Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 17 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Freshest Samples
Caladesi Island State Park
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 22 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Freshest Samples
Honeymoon Island State Park
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 24 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
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Treasure Island Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Full Ranked List
12 monitored beaches in this set.
Picnic Island Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away
Latest sample posted May 13, 2026
Ben T. Davis Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 15 mi away
Latest sample posted May 13, 2026
Davis Islands Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 15 mi away
Latest sample posted May 13, 2026
St. Pete Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 7 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Sand Key Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 17 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Caladesi Island State Park
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 22 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Honeymoon Island State Park
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 24 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Treasure Island Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Madeira Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 10 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Fort De Soto Park Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 11 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Indian Rocks Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 15 mi away
Latest sample posted May 11, 2026
Clearwater Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 18 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.