Beaches Near Tampa, Florida

12 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

9 with Good water quality 2 counties

Tampa is surrounded by excellent Gulf Coast beaches. Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach are just 30 minutes west across the bay, while downtown Tampa has its own bay beaches at Ben T. Davis and Davis Islands.

All Beaches by Distance from Tampa

MODERATE

Davis Islands Beach

Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

2 mi

48 CFU

 MODERATE

Ben T. Davis Beach

Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

6 mi

37 CFU

 GOOD

Picnic Island Beach

Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

9 mi

10 CFU

 GOOD

Sand Key Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

22 mi

18 CFU

 GOOD

Caladesi Island State Park

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

23 mi

12 CFU

 GOOD

Clearwater Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

23 mi

16 CFU

 GOOD

Madeira Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

23 mi

22 CFU

 GOOD

St. Pete Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

23 mi

14 CFU

 GOOD

Treasure Island Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

23 mi

25 CFU

 MODERATE

Honeymoon Island State Park

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

24 mi

49 CFU

 GOOD

Indian Rocks Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

24 mi

25 CFU

 GOOD

Fort De Soto Park Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

28 mi

18 CFU

Beaches Near Other Florida Cities

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Water Quality Near Tampa

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 Tampa. 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.