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Is it safe to swim at Avalon State Park Beach today?

GOOD

Latest DOH sample is GOOD

The latest Florida DOH sample at Avalon State Park Beach measured 10 CFU/100mL, which is in the good range. That is a positive sign, but it is still a sample from Monday, April 20, 2026 rather than a live reading.

Latest sample on page

Monday, April 20, 2026

This is the latest DOH beach-water sample we found for Avalon State Park Beach.

Bacteria reading

10 CFU/100mL

The EPA beach action value is 70.5 CFU/100mL. Lower is better.

12-month risk context

8% poor results

Use the current sample first, then use the 12-month track record as context.

This page helps you make a better beach decision, not just read a badge. If it has rained heavily since Monday, April 20, 2026, lean conservative even if the latest sample looks fine.

Start with the sample date

The number on this page is only as fresh as the last sample. If the date feels old for your trip, be more skeptical.

Use history as a tie-breaker

Two beaches can both look good today, but the one with fewer past spikes is usually the safer bet on an uncertain weather day.

Rain beats the badge

Stormwater runoff can change conditions faster than Florida's routine testing schedule, especially near inlets, canals, and urban drains.

Avalon State Park Beach beach conditions and water quality today

If you searched for Avalon State Park Beach water quality or beach conditions today, the latest Florida DOH sample shown on this page is 10 CFU/100mL from Monday, April 20, 2026. This site currently classifies that sample as GOOD.

Latest sample on this page: Monday, April 20, 2026

This sample is 23 days older than the freshest update currently on this site.

How Avalon State Park Beach compares nearby today

Avalon State Park Beach currently ranks #4 of 4 monitored nearby beaches on this page based on current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness.

If you want the stronger backup right now, compare Sebastian Inlet Beach first.

Compare Avalon State Park Beach with Sebastian Inlet Beach

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Use the right page for the decision you're making

These deeper views help when you need more than the same-day badge.

Historically one of the steadier options

Avalon State Park Beach has a strong 12-month track record in this dataset. That makes a dry-weather good sample more reassuring, but it still does not override recent rain, runoff, or brown water.

Most recent poor sample shown here: January 29, 2026 (100 CFU/100mL)

Freshest sample anywhere on this site: May 13, 2026

Sample source details

Source station
PEPPER PARK
Station ID
40340
Data source
Florida DOH Healthy Beaches Program via Water Atlas API

Monitoring station names can differ from beach signs or local nicknames. Use this source detail when you want to match the page back to the underlying Florida DOH sample record.

Water Quality History — Last 12 Months

35.4
70.5
21
Oct
24
Oct
19
Oct
22
Nov
22
Nov
21
Dec
19
Dec
20
Jan
100
Jan
22
Feb
22
Feb
18
Mar

Values in CFU/100mL. Green = Good (≤35.4), Yellow = Moderate (35.5–70.4), Red = Poor (≥70.5)

If it rained recently, treat this page as stale faster

Florida DOH testing is routine, not continuous. Heavy rain can push bacteria higher through runoff before the next posted sample catches it. For Avalon State Park Beach, wait at least 72 hours after heavy rain and be extra careful around inlets, canals, storm drains, or brown water. Read the rain guide.

About Avalon State Park Beach

An undeveloped Atlantic beach in north St. Lucie County, Avalon State Park offers natural dunes, sea turtle nesting, and peaceful shoreline.

Where Avalon State Park Beach sits in St. Lucie County

Avalon State Park Beach currently ranks #2 of 3 monitored beaches in St. Lucie County by current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness.

Compare with Fort Pierce Inlet State Park Beach

Where Avalon State Park Beach sits in Treasure Coast

Avalon State Park Beach currently ranks #8 of 10 monitored beaches in the Treasure Coast group by current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness.

Compare with Fort Pierce Inlet State Park Beach

Keep Exploring This Coastline

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These nearby beaches are sorted by current status, historical spike rate, and sample recency so you can compare backup options before you drive.

Read Before You Go

Disclaimer: Water quality data is sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Conditions can change rapidly. This website provides informational guidance only — always check with Florida DOH for official beach conditions. Safe to Swim Florida is an independent project and is not affiliated with any government agency.