Which beaches have the lowest bacteria readings near Tampa?
This page surfaces the lowest posted bacteria readings near Tampa 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
Picnic Island Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 9 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Sand Key Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 22 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Caladesi Island State Park
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 23 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
St. Pete Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 23 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Honeymoon Island State Park
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 24 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Ben T. Davis Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 6 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Clearwater Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 23 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Lowest Bacteria
Indian Rocks Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 24 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Full Ranked List
12 monitored beaches in this set.
Picnic Island Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 9 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Sand Key Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 22 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Caladesi Island State Park
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 23 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
St. Pete Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 23 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Honeymoon Island State Park
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 24 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Ben T. Davis Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 6 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Clearwater Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 23 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Indian Rocks Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 24 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Fort De Soto Park Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 28 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Davis Islands Beach
Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · 2 mi away
Current reading: 4 CFU/100mL
Madeira Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 23 mi away
Current reading: 8 CFU/100mL
Treasure Island Beach
Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · 23 mi away
Current reading: 8 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.