Gulf County · Nature Coast · Gulf Coast
Where to swim instead of Mexico Beach
If Mexico Beach gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, historical risk, and distance together.
Current picture
GOOD on the latest sample at 10 CFU/100mL.
Long-term context
2 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
After-rain view →These nearby beaches are sorted by current status, historical risk, and distance so you can pivot quickly when Mexico Beach is not the right call.
Shell Island
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 19 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
St. Andrews State Park
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 23 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Panama City Beach
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 28 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Carrabelle Beach
Franklin County · Gulf Coast · 45 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Cape San Blas Beach
Gulf County · Gulf Coast · 19 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 8%
St. George Island Beach
Franklin County · Gulf Coast · 39 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 17%
Mashes Sands Beach
Wakulla County · Gulf Coast · 64 mi away
Current MODERATE · risk 0%
Shell Point Beach
Wakulla County · Gulf Coast · 69 mi away
Current MODERATE · risk 0%
Recent Warning-Sign Samples
Full history →January 14, 2026
93 CFU/100mL · POOR
November 30, 2025
95 CFU/100mL · POOR
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How To Use This Page
If Mexico Beach gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, historical risk, 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 Mexico Beach beach page.
Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.