Franklin County · Nature Coast · Gulf Coast
Is it safe to swim at Carrabelle Beach today?
Latest DOH sample is MODERATE
The latest Florida DOH sample at Carrabelle Beach measured 52 CFU/100mL, which is in the moderate range. Some swimmers may still be comfortable, but recent rain, runoff, or visible murky water should push you toward caution.
Latest sample on page
Thursday, July 9, 2026
This is the latest DOH beach-water sample we found for Carrabelle Beach.
Bacteria reading
52 CFU/100mL
Florida DOH classifies results above 70 CFU/100mL as poor. Lower is better.
12-month risk context
0% 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 Thursday, July 9, 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.
Carrabelle Beach beach conditions and water quality today
If you searched for Carrabelle Beach water quality or beach conditions today, the latest Florida DOH sample shown on this page is 52 CFU/100mL from Thursday, July 9, 2026. This site currently classifies that sample as MODERATE.
Latest sample on this page: Thursday, July 9, 2026
This sample is aligned with the freshest updates currently on this site.
How Carrabelle Beach compares nearby today
Carrabelle 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 Cape San Blas Beach first.
Compare Carrabelle Beach with Cape San Blas BeachYour best next step from this page
Compare Cape San Blas Beach next
Cape San Blas Beach currently looks like the stronger nearby alternative on this page.
Use Franklin County as your local backup map
Carrabelle Beach currently ranks #2 of 2 monitored beaches in Franklin County by current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness. Use the county page to compare the rest of the local beaches in one place.
Plan from Tallahassee
If you are deciding from a city trip, the city guide makes it easier to compare distance, current status, and fallback options together.
Use the right page for the decision you're making
These deeper views help when you need more than the same-day badge.
Track record
Open Carrabelle Beach history
Use this when today's badge looks okay but you want to confirm that Carrabelle Beach is usually one of the steadier options.
Backup plan
Compare Cape San Blas Beach and other backups
Use this first if Carrabelle Beach gives you pause and you want the strongest nearby alternative ranked by current status, risk history, and distance.
Weather risk
Use the after-rain view for Carrabelle Beach
Use this when storms, runoff, canals, or brown water make the normal badge harder to trust.
Warning signs
Check recent spikes before you go
Use this when you want to confirm whether Carrabelle Beach has shown any recent non-good readings, not just the current badge.
Historically one of the steadier options
Carrabelle 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: No poor samples are shown in the last 12 months on this page.
Freshest sample anywhere on this site: July 9, 2026
Sample source details
- Source station
- CARRABELLE BEACH
- Station ID
- 42641
- 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
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 Carrabelle 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 Carrabelle Beach
A peaceful Gulf Coast beach in the small fishing town of Carrabelle, offering quiet shoreline and spectacular sunset views.
Where Carrabelle Beach sits in Franklin County
Carrabelle Beach currently ranks #2 of 2 monitored beaches in Franklin County by current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness.
Compare with St. George Island BeachWhere Carrabelle Beach sits in Nature Coast
Carrabelle Beach currently ranks #4 of 6 monitored beaches in the Nature Coast group by current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness.
Compare with Cape San Blas BeachKeep Exploring This Coastline
Use the county, regional, and city guide pages to compare more beaches before you commit to one stop.
Compare Nearby Beaches Before You Go
If this page gives you pause, compare these nearby beaches first. They are sorted by current status, historical spike rate, and sample recency rather than a random list order.
Read Before You Go
Is It Safe to Swim After Rain?
Wait times, runoff risk, and when to skip the water
Understanding Advisories
What the badges, thresholds, and warnings really mean
Cleanest Beaches in Florida
Compare the strongest historical track records
How Bacteria Testing Works
How sampling works and why “latest” is not the same as live
Flesh-Eating Bacteria & Vibrio
Why this enterococcus badge does not test for Vibrio
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, not official real-time clearance — 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.