Duval County · Northeast Florida · Atlantic Coast

Jacksonville Beach recent bacteria spikes

This page is for people who want to know whether Jacksonville Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.

GOOD Latest sample: April 13, 2026 4 CFU/100mL 33% poor-sample history

Current picture

GOOD on the latest sample at 4 CFU/100mL.

Long-term context

4 poor samples and 12 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.

Non-good samples

12

moderate or poor samples in the displayed history.

Latest non-good sample

March 15, 2026

This helps you see whether the trouble signs are old or relatively recent.

Poor samples

4

poor samples in the displayed history at this beach.

Water Quality History — Last 12 Months

35.4
70.5
44
Oct
51
Oct
44
Oct
46
Nov
91
Nov
46
Dec
49
Dec
120
Jan
106
Jan
45
Feb
69
Feb
77
Mar

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

Nearby Beaches With Fewer Warning Signs

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These nearby beaches are sorted toward steadier after-rain options so you can compare Jacksonville Beach against places with fewer warning signs.

Recent Warning-Sign Samples

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March 15, 2026

77 CFU/100mL · POOR

POOR

February 28, 2026

69 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

MODERATE

February 13, 2026

45 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

MODERATE

January 29, 2026

106 CFU/100mL · POOR

POOR

January 14, 2026

120 CFU/100mL · POOR

POOR

December 30, 2025

49 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

MODERATE

How To Use This Page

This page is for people who want to know whether Jacksonville Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.

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 Jacksonville Beach beach page.

Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.