Wakulla County·Nature Coast·Gulf Coast
Shell Point Beach recent bacteria spikes
This page is for people who want to know whether the displayed station history used for Shell Point Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.
Current picture
GOOD on the latest sample at 10 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.
Non-good samples
6
moderate or poor samples in the displayed history.
Latest non-good sample
July 7, 2026
This helps you see whether the trouble signs are old or relatively recent.
Poor samples
1
poor samples in the displayed history at this beach.
Water Quality History — Latest Samples
Sample source: Shell Point Beach
Values in CFU/100mL. Green = Good (≤35.4), Yellow = Moderate (35.5–70.4), Red = Poor (≥70.5)
Nearby Beaches With Fewer Warning Signs
History view →These nearby beaches are sorted toward steadier after-rain options so you can compare Shell Point Beach against places with fewer warning signs.
Mexico Beach
Gulf County · Gulf Coast · 69 mi away
Nearby-station context from LOOKOUT BEACH, about 2.2 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · No non-good samples in the displayed history
Cape San Blas Beach
Gulf County · Gulf Coast · 70 mi away
Nearby-station context from Cape Palms Public Access, about 3.9 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · No non-good samples in the displayed history
Shell Island
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 85 mi away
Nearby-station context from SPYGLASS DRIVE, about 6.6 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · No non-good samples in the displayed history
St. Andrews State Park
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 88 mi away
Nearby-station context from SPYGLASS DRIVE, about 1.1 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · No non-good samples in the displayed history
Panama City Beach
Bay County · Gulf Coast · 92 mi away
Nearby-station context from PCB Beach Access 11, about 1.1 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · No non-good samples in the displayed history
Mashes Sands Beach
Wakulla County · Gulf Coast · 4 mi away
Nearby-station context from SHELL POINT, about 3.8 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · Latest non-good sample Jul 7
Recent Warning-Sign Samples
Full history →July 7, 2026
70 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
June 8, 2026
56 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
May 26, 2026
40 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
May 13, 2026
40 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
May 11, 2026
78 CFU/100mL · POOR
October 20, 2025
52 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
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How To Use This Page
This page is for people who want to know whether the displayed station history used for Shell Point 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 Shell Point 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.