Hillsborough County·Tampa Bay Area·Gulf Coast

Where to swim instead of Ben T. Davis Beach

If Ben T. Davis Beach gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, recent poor-sample rate, and distance together.

GOODLatest sample: September 9, 20268 CFU/100mL0% poor-sample history

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GOOD on the latest sample at 8 CFU/100mL.

Recent-sample context

0 poor samples and 2 non-good samples in the displayed history.

Rain still matters

Stormwater can make this page stale faster than the normal testing schedule, especially after heavy rain.

Best Nearby Backup Beaches

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These nearby beaches are sorted by current status, recent poor-sample rate, and distance so you can pivot quickly when Ben T. Davis Beach is not the right call.

Recent Warning-Sign Samples

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August 19, 2026

36 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

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August 6, 2026

40 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

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How To Use This Page

If Ben T. Davis Beach gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, recent poor-sample rate, and distance together.

Use this view as a decision aid, not a guarantee. The latest sample, visible runoff, and recent weather still matter more than any single list or chart.

If you want the main same-day answer instead, go back to the Ben T. Davis Beach beach page.

Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project, not official real-time clearance — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.