St. Augustine Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for St. Augustine Beach, Florida
Updated 3:59 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 71°F, wind 7 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 79°F, wind 9 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
99/100
- 79°F, wind 9 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS JAX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 4:00 AM | 0.6 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:30 AM | 5.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:47 PM | 0.9 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:52 PM | 4.6 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station St. Augustine Beach · 0.1 km away.
About St. Augustine Beach
St. Augustine Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 61°F in January to 85°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 85°F in July and dropping to about 61°F in January.
Today it is 81°F. That is 3° above the October average of 78°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station St. Augustine Beach about 0.1 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at St. Augustine Beach?
We score today 99 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at St. Augustine Beach?
About 81°F. That is 3° above the October average of 78°F here.
Are there rip currents at St. Augustine Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at St. Augustine Beach as low for the rest of 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 St. Augustine Beach about 0.1 km away on the open coast.