Franklin County·Nature Coast·Gulf Coast
Where to swim instead of Carrabelle Beach
If Carrabelle Beach gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, recent poor-sample rate, and distance together.
Current picture
MODERATE on the latest sample at 40 CFU/100mL.
Recent-sample context
1 poor samples and 6 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
After-rain view →These nearby beaches are sorted by current status, recent poor-sample rate, and distance so you can pivot quickly when Carrabelle Beach is not the right call.
Cape San Blas Beach
Gulf County · Gulf Coast · 43 mi away
Nearby-station context from Cape Palms Public Access, about 3.9 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · Current GOOD · risk 0%
Mexico Beach
Gulf County · Gulf Coast · 45 mi away
Nearby-station context from LOOKOUT BEACH, about 2.2 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · Current GOOD · risk 0%
Shell Island
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 63 mi away
Nearby-station context from SPYGLASS DRIVE, about 6.6 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · Current GOOD · risk 0%
St. Andrews State Park
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 67 mi away
Nearby-station context from SPYGLASS DRIVE, about 1.1 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · Current GOOD · risk 0%
Panama City Beach
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 72 mi away
Nearby-station context from PCB Beach Access 11, about 1.1 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · Current GOOD · risk 0%
Mashes Sands Beach
Wakulla County · Gulf Coast · 23 mi away
Nearby-station context from SHELL POINT, about 3.8 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · Current GOOD · risk 8%
Shell Point Beach
Wakulla County · Gulf Coast · 28 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 8%
St. George Island Beach
Franklin County · Gulf Coast · 17 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 17%
Recent Warning-Sign Samples
Full history →October 12, 2026
40 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
September 28, 2026
40 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
July 27, 2026
50 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
July 20, 2026
880 CFU/100mL · POOR
July 13, 2026
40 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
July 9, 2026
52 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
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How To Use This Page
If Carrabelle 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 Carrabelle 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.