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Is it safe to swim at Jensen Beach today?
Latest DOH sample is GOOD
The latest Florida DOH sample at Jensen Beach measured 10 CFU/100mL, which is in the good range. That is a positive sign, but it is still a sample from Tuesday, July 7, 2026 rather than a live reading.
Latest sample on page
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
This is the latest DOH beach-water sample we found for Jensen Beach.
Bacteria reading
10 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 Tuesday, July 7, 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.
Jensen Beach beach conditions and water quality today
If you searched for Jensen Beach water quality or beach conditions today, the latest Florida DOH sample shown on this page is 10 CFU/100mL from Tuesday, July 7, 2026. This site currently classifies that sample as GOOD.
Latest sample on this page: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
This sample is 2 days older than the freshest update currently on this site.
How Jensen Beach compares nearby today
Jensen Beach currently ranks as the strongest monitored option among 4 nearby beaches on this page based on current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness.
If you still want a backup, compare Sebastian Inlet Beach next.
Compare Jensen Beach with Sebastian Inlet BeachYour best next step from this page
Compare Sebastian Inlet Beach next
Sebastian Inlet Beach is the clearest backup if you still want a second option before you drive.
Use Martin County as your local backup map
This beach currently leads the county, so the county page is the fastest way to find second-choice backups.
Use the regional page for broader context
The Treasure Coast page is the fastest route to compare more monitored beaches in this part of Florida.
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 Jensen Beach history
Use this when today's badge looks okay but you want to confirm that Jensen Beach is usually one of the steadier options.
Backup plan
Compare Sebastian Inlet Beach and other backups
Use this first if Jensen 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 Jensen Beach
This sample is already 2 days behind the freshest site data. If rain hit after this sample, start with the stricter after-rain view.
Warning signs
Check recent spikes before you go
Use this when you want to confirm whether Jensen Beach has shown any recent non-good readings, not just the current badge.
Historically one of the steadier options
Jensen 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
- JENSEN PUBLIC BEACH
- Station ID
- 42679
- 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 Jensen 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 Jensen Beach
Known as the Pineapple Capital of the World, Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island offers great surf, fishing, and a historic downtown area.
Where Jensen Beach sits in Martin County
Jensen Beach currently ranks as the strongest monitored beach in Martin County by current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness.
Compare with Bathtub Reef BeachWhere Jensen Beach sits in Treasure Coast
Jensen Beach currently ranks #2 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 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
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
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.