Grayton Beach or Seaside Beach (30A) today?
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida · Seaside, Florida — 2 km apart
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
99Grayton Beach
vs
99Seaside Beach (30A)
Too close to call today. Grayton Beach scores 99 and Seaside Beach (30A) scores 99 — 2 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 2 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Grayton Beach | Seaside Beach (30A) | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 96 | 96 | tie |
| Families with kids | 96 | 96 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 76 | 76 | tie |
| Surfing | 33 | 33 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Grayton Beach | Seaside Beach (30A) |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 82°F | 82°F |
| Wave height | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 66°F | 66°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:12 AM | Low 7:12 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Grayton Beach or Seaside Beach (30A) today?
They score within a few points of each other (99 and 99), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Grayton Beach and Seaside Beach (30A)?
About 2 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.