St. Pete Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for St. Pete Beach, Florida
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 70°F, wind 7 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 80°F, wind 7 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
98/100
- 81°F, wind 7 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS TBW Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 1:30 AM | 2.5 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 9:50 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 4:21 PM | 1.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:25 PM | 1.6 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Long Key, 0.5mi N. of Corey Causeway · 3.2 km away.
About St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 62°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 62°F in January.
Today it is 83°F. That is 3° above the October average of 80°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Long Key, 0.5mi N. of Corey Causeway about 3.2 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at St. Pete Beach?
We score today 98 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at St. Pete Beach?
About 83°F. That is 3° above the October average of 80°F here.
Are there rip currents at St. Pete Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at St. Pete Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Long Key, 0.5mi N. of Corey Causeway about 3.2 km away on the open coast.