Beach Conditions in Florida
Real-time weather, water quality, wind shelter, and smart recommendations for 1,750 beaches along Florida's Atlantic coast, Gulf coast, and the Florida Keys.
Regions Covered
BeachScan covers beaches across both of Florida's coastlines, from the vibrant shores of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale on the Atlantic side to the calm, warm waters of Clearwater and Naples on the Gulf. The Florida Keys, Panhandle, and Space Coast are all included with full live conditions.
What Data Is Available
Every Florida beach in BeachScan has live conditions sourced from NOAA and other verified weather providers. You get accurate, real-time data including water quality information that is especially important in Florida where conditions can change quickly after storms.
Live Weather
Air temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, cloud cover, and precipitation from NOAA and verified sources. Updated throughout the day.
Water Quality
Beach water sampling results where the Florida Department of Health publishes them, so you know when it is safe to swim. Particularly important after Florida's frequent summer storms and rainfall events.
Wind Shelter
Wind shelter scoring for every Florida beach. Find calmer spots on the Gulf side when Atlantic winds pick up, or vice versa.
7-Day Forecast
Plan your Florida beach vacation with daily forecasts. Avoid afternoon thunderstorm windows and find the sunniest days.
Tides
High and low water times and a live tide curve for every Florida beach, with the day's full range. The sandbars and flats that appear at low water change a beach completely.
Smart Recommendations
Our algorithm combines all conditions to tell you which Florida beach is best right now, factoring in weather, water quality, and wind.
Interactive Map
Browse all 1,750 Florida beaches on a satellite map with color-coded overlays. Discover beaches from the Keys to the Panhandle.
Atlantic Coast vs. Gulf Coast
Florida's unique geography gives beachgoers two entirely different coastlines. The Atlantic side offers bigger waves, stronger currents, and a livelier surf scene at beaches like Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Daytona. The Gulf side, including Clearwater, Naples, and Sarasota, is known for calmer, warmer waters and spectacular sunsets. BeachScan's wind shelter scoring is especially useful for choosing between the two coasts on any given day.
Find your perfect beach in Florida
Download BeachScan and explore real-time conditions for 1,750 Florida beaches, from South Beach to the Emerald Coast.
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