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Know Before You Go: Guide to the Beach Flag System
Different colored flags are found on public beaches throughout St. Pete/Clearwater. When you head to sunbathe on the beach you picked from the map above, you might spot a flag on display. Check out what each flag color means below.
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Green Flag:
Grab the sunscreen, you’re good to go! Conditions are calm and normal.
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Yellow Flag:
Surf’s up! Visitors (especially those with small children or poor swimmers) should use caution.
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Purple Flag:
It’s an ocean, after all. Potentially dangerous marine life (such as jellyfish and stingrays) or conditions are present.
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Red Flag:
High surf or strong currents are present, and visitors should stay out of the water.
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Double Red Flag:
The beach is closed due to conditions such as high surf, rip currents or other factors.
Fred Howard Park
Fred Howard Park
Fred Howard Park is open. This includes beach access, beach parking, beach chair and umbrella rentals, equipment rentals and food concessions.
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
76.07° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
7.83mph 17° SW |
Swell Information: |
Not Available |
UV Levels: |
7 |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
Caladesi Island
Caladesi Island
Caladesi Island State Park is open, 8 a.m. to sunset. The Caladesi Island ferry is running, or you can rent a kayak on the Dunedin Causeway to get to the island. The north beach restroom is open, but all other facilities (cafe and marina, boat camping) are closed.
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
76.38° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
8.39mph 4° SW |
Swell Information: |
Not Available |
UV Levels: |
7 |
Nearby beaches
Clearwater Beach |
3 miles |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
Honeymoon Island
Honeymoon Island
Honeymoon Island State Park is open, 8 a.m. to sunset. The state park system is asking visitors to keep a six-foot distance from others not in their group, and to wear masks when indoors (such as in the restroom).
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
76.16° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
7.94mph 9° SW |
Swell Information: |
Not Available |
UV Levels: |
7 |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach is open, including restrooms and concessions. Pier 60 is open and a sunset celebration is held nightly, weather permitting.
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
75.71° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
12mph 39° WSW |
Swell Information: |
1.4ft at 4s |
UV Levels: |
7 |
Nearby beaches
Caladesi Island |
2 miles |
Belleair Beach |
1 miles |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
Belleair Beach
Belleair Beach
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
75.82° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
9.04mph 1° SW |
Swell Information: |
Not Available |
UV Levels: |
7 |
Nearby beaches
Sand Key |
3 miles |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
Sand Key
Sand Key
Sand Key Park is open. This includes beach access, beach parking, beach chair and umbrella rentals, equipment rentals and food concessions.
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
76.48° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
8.66mph 3° SW |
Swell Information: |
Not Available |
UV Levels: |
7 |
Nearby beaches
Belleair Beach |
3 miles |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
Indian Shores
Indian Shores
Indian Shores and Indian Rocks Beach are now open.
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
75.61° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
14mph 1° WSW |
Swell Information: |
1.4ft at 4s |
UV Levels: |
7 |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
North Redington/Redington Beach
North Redington/Redington Beach
North Redington/Redington Beach is open.
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
76.3° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
13mph 43° SW |
Swell Information: |
1.4ft at 4s |
UV Levels: |
7 |
Nearby beaches
Madeira Beach |
1 miles |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
76.58° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
13mph 42° SW |
Swell Information: |
1.4ft at 4s |
UV Levels: |
7 |
Nearby beaches
North Redington/Redington Beach |
1 miles |
Treasure Island |
3 miles |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
76.78° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
13mph 41° SW |
Swell Information: |
1.4ft at 4s |
UV Levels: |
6 |
Nearby beaches
Madeira Beach |
3 miles |
St. Pete Beach |
2 miles |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
76.76° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
13mph 42° SW |
Swell Information: |
1.4ft at 4s |
UV Levels: |
6 |
Nearby beaches
Treasure Island |
2.5 miles |
Pass-A-Grille |
3.5 miles |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
Pass-A-Grille
Pass-A-Grille
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
76.33° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
13mph 43° SW |
Swell Information: |
1.4ft at 4s |
UV Levels: |
6 |
Nearby beaches
St. Pete Beach |
3.5 miles |
Shell Key, Fort De Soto & Egmont Key |
1 miles |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
Shell Key, Fort De Soto & Egmont Key
Shell Key, Fort De Soto & Egmont Key
Shell Key Preserve is open. Camping permits are required.
Fort De Soto Park is open. This includes beach access, beach parking, beach chair and umbrella rentals, equipment rentals and food concessions.
Beach Condition Data
Air Temperature: |
75.43° |
Wind Direction & Speed: |
8.68mph 44° SW |
Swell Information: |
Not Available |
UV Levels: |
7 |
Nearby beaches
Pass-A-Grille |
1 miles |
Reported on 04/16/2021 12:31pm
Unforgettable Beach Experiences
Beach, Bay & River Kayaking
Beach, Bay & River Kayaking
Clear waters, wonderful natural beauty and… what are you waiting for? Grab a kayak and chart your course for the ultimate on-the-water experience. Discover the exotic mangrove trails of Caladesi Island, cruise the coastline along our beaches, lose yourself for the day in the intracoastal waterways or cast a line closer to the fish.
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Camp Paradise
Camp Paradise
The beach camping scene here is pure paradise. One beach to get your fire going is Anclote Key Preserve, a barrier island brimming with tropical beauty you have to see to believe. Its 400 acres of sandy beaches, 43 species of birds and an 1887 lighthouse beckon exploration and, even better, an overnight stay under the stars.
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Explore the Beaches at Night
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We’re known for sunshiney days and stunning white sand beaches, but what happens when the sun goes down? The star-filled sky comes out and we turn on the lights! Dive into the world of Beach By Night, featuring “light painting,” a long-exposure photography technique, and you’ll never see our beaches the same again.
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