Indian Rocks Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
93/100
- 80°F, wind 5 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
82/100
- 85°F, wind 24 mph
- ⚠ UV peaks at 8 — very high
- ⚠ Gusts to 28 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
85/100
- 83°F, wind 14 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV peaks at 8 — very high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS TBW Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-27. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 2:04 AM | 2.4 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:44 AM | 0.8 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 1:33 PM | 3.0 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:29 PM | 0.3 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Indian Rocks Beach (inside) · 0.8 km away. This station sits in a bay, so times and heights can differ from the open beach.
About Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Rocks Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 61°F in January to 89°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 9 months of the year — peaking around 89°F in July and dropping to about 61°F in January.
Today it is 89°F. That is right on the August average of 89°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Indian Rocks Beach (inside) about 0.8 km away inside a bay.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Indian Rocks Beach?
We score today 93 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Indian Rocks Beach?
About 89°F. That is right on the August average of 89°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Indian Rocks Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Indian Rocks Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Indian Rocks Beach (inside) about 0.8 km away inside a bay.