Shark Weather
Sunday, October 18 · Florida beaches · preview

Today’s Florida Shark Weather

Waves, wind, water temp and tides for 26 Florida beaches from Fernandina to Key West and Pensacola, plus official shark advisories. Every number is sourced. Times are Eastern; the Panhandle uses Central. Updated 10:42 pm ET.

⚠ NWS High Surf Advisory: First Coast, Southeast, Space Coast, Treasure Coast & Palm Beach, Volusia⚠ NWS Rip Current Statement: First Coast, Panhandle, Southeast, Space Coast, Treasure Coast & Palm Beach, VolusiaNo official shark advisories on file · always check lifeguards
Finn the shark

Best conditions right now

8Clearwater Beach (Pier 60)
Great · 4.3 ft · 78°F7Manatee Public Beach, Anna Maria Island
Good · 4.3 ft · 81°F7Pass-a-Grille Beach, St. Pete Beach
Good · 4.3 ft · 81°F

24 of 26 beaches have complete, fresh data this hour. Scores rate surf/swim conditions only, never shark risk. How scores work

Where to go first thing tomorrow

0 of 1 sourced beginner spots meet the criteria right now.

Beginner mode is a filter, not a safety rating. It shows only spots an official source calls good for beginners, where our sources note lifeguards, and where right now waves are under 3 ft, wind is 10 mph or less, and there’s no NWS hazard, high rip current risk or official shark advisory. Conditions change fast. Surf near a staffed lifeguard tower, ask the lifeguards first, use a leash and a soft-top board, and consider a lesson. How it works

First Coast 8am–11am ET tomorrow

  1. 4Fernandina Beach (Main Beach)⚠ High Surf Advisory · strong cross-shore (up to 21 mph) · ESE swell reaches well · lower tide · 8.5 ft, 77°F
  2. 4Jacksonville Beach⚠ High Surf Advisory · strong cross-shore (up to 25 mph) · ENE swell reaches well · lower tide · 9.5 ft, 79°F
  3. 4St. Augustine Beach (pier)⚠ High Surf Advisory · strong cross-shore (up to 22 mph) · ENE swell reaches well · lower tide · 9.5 ft, 79°F

No beginner pick here right now.

Volusia 8am–11am ET tomorrow

  1. 4Daytona Beach⚠ High Surf Advisory · breezy cross-onshore (up to 20 mph) · lower tide · 9.2 ft, 79°F
  2. 5New Smyrna Beach⚠ High Surf Advisory · breezy cross-onshore (up to 15 mph) · lower tide · 9.2 ft, 79°F

No beginner pick here right now.

Space Coast 8am–11am ET tomorrow

  1. 5Cocoa Beach⚠ High Surf Advisory · breezy cross-onshore (up to 20 mph) · ENE swell reaches well · lower tide · 4.9 ft, 79°F
  2. 5Sebastian Inlet State Park⚠ High Surf Advisory · breezy onshore (up to 20 mph) · NE swell reaches well · lower tide · 7.5 ft, 82°F

No beginner pick here right now.

Treasure Coast & Palm Beach 8am–11am ET tomorrow

  1. 5Delray Beach (Municipal Beach)⚠ High Surf Advisory · breezy cross-onshore (up to 20 mph) · lower tide · 5.0 ft, 83°F
  2. 5Jupiter Beach Park⚠ High Surf Advisory · strong onshore (up to 21 mph) · lower tide · 5.0 ft, 83°F
  3. 5Palm Beach (Midtown Beach)⚠ High Surf Advisory · strong cross-onshore (up to 26 mph) · lower tide · 5.0 ft, 83°F

No beginner pick here right now.

Southeast 8am–11am ET tomorrow

  1. 5Fort Lauderdale Beach⚠ High Surf Advisory · strong cross-onshore (up to 22 mph) · NE swell reaches well · lower tide · 5.2 ft, 96°F
  2. 5Hollywood Beach⚠ High Surf Advisory · strong cross-onshore (up to 23 mph) · NE swell reaches well · lower tide · 5.2 ft, 85°F
  3. 5South Beach (Lummus Park), Miami Beach⚠ Rip Current Statement · strong cross-onshore (up to 25 mph) · NE swell reaches well · lower tide · 5.2 ft, 85°F

No beginner pick here right now.

Keys 8am–11am ET tomorrow

  1. 6Smathers Beach, Key Westbreezy cross-offshore (up to 20 mph) · SW swell mostly blocked · mid tide · 5.2 ft, 86°F

No beginner pick here right now.

Gulf Coast 8am–11am ET tomorrow

  1. 8Clearwater Beach (Pier 60)moderate cross-offshore (up to 14 mph) · WNW swell reaches well · mid tide · 4.3 ft, 78°F
  2. 7Manatee Public Beach, Anna Maria Islandstrong offshore (up to 22 mph) · WNW swell reaches well · higher tide · 4.3 ft, 81°F
  3. 7Pass-a-Grille Beach, St. Pete Beachbreezy offshore (up to 18 mph) · WNW swell partly reaches · higher tide · 4.3 ft, 81°F

No beginner pick here right now.

Panhandle 7am–10am CT tomorrow

  1. 7Panama City Beach (Russell-Fields Pier)breezy offshore (up to 15 mph) · mid tide · 1.0 ft, 78°F
  2. 5Pensacola Beach (Casino Beach)⚠ Rip Current Statement · breezy cross-offshore (up to 20 mph) · mid tide · 5.0 ft, 70°F
  3. 5Destin (Henderson Beach State Park)⚠ Rip Current Statement · breezy offshore (up to 20 mph) · mid tide · 5.0 ft, 70°F

No beginner pick here right now.

Top 3 per region for the first 3 hours after sunrise tomorrow (based on current conditions, so re-check in the morning): conditions score, then the NWS hourly wind (offshore helps, onshore hurts), our estimated swell exposure and the tide. Surf/swim conditions only, never shark risk or a safety rating. How it works

Great 8–10Good 6–7Fair 4–5Rough 1–3Hazard flag (NWS)UnknownRing: official shark advisory/closure

Pins are approximate. Tap a fin for details, or browse the list below.

Heads up: Shark Weather is not a lifeguard or an official warning system. Always follow posted signs and lifeguard instructions. In an emergency call 911.

First Coast

No beginner picks in this region right now.

4

Fernandina Beach (Main Beach)

Fair
Waves8.5 ft
Water77°F
Wind22 to 25 mph
💨 Strong onshore, 25 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
〰 Swell ESE 2.3 ft @ 14.3 s
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file
4

Jacksonville Beach

Fair
Waves9.5 ft
Water79°F
Wind29 mph
💨 Strong onshore, 29 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
〰 Swell ENE 4.3 ft @ 11.1 s
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file
4

St. Augustine Beach (pier)

Fair
Waves9.5 ft
Water79°F
Wind23 to 26 mph
💨 Strong onshore, 26 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
〰 Swell ENE 4.3 ft @ 11.1 s
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file

Volusia

No beginner picks in this region right now.

4

Daytona Beach

Fair
Waves9.2 ft
Water79°F
Wind20 to 25 mph
💨 Strong cross-onshore, 25 mph from NNE: choppy, blown out
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file
5

New Smyrna Beach

Fair
Waves9.2 ft
Water79°F
Wind15 to 20 mph
💨 Breezy onshore, 20 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file

Space Coast

No beginner picks in this region right now.

5

Cocoa Beach

Hazard flag
Waves4.9 ft
Water79°F
Wind20 mph
💨 Breezy onshore, 20 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
〰 Swell ENE 2.0 ft @ 13.3 s
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file
5

Sebastian Inlet State Park

Fair
Waves7.5 ft
Water82°F
Wind20 mph
💨 Breezy onshore, 20 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
〰 Swell NE 4.6 ft @ 10.5 s
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file

Treasure Coast & Palm Beach

No beginner picks in this region right now.

5

Jupiter Beach Park

Hazard flag
Waves5.0 ft
Water83°F
Wind22 to 26 mph
💨 Strong onshore, 26 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file
5

Palm Beach (Midtown Beach)

Hazard flag
Waves5.0 ft
Water83°F
Wind29 to 32 mph
💨 Strong cross-onshore, 32 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file
5

Delray Beach (Municipal Beach)

Hazard flag
Waves5.0 ft
Water83°F
Wind22 mph
💨 Strong cross-onshore, 22 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file

Southeast

No beginner picks in this region right now.

5

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fair
Waves5.2 ft
Water96°F
Wind24 mph
💨 Strong cross-onshore, 24 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
〰 Swell NE 1.6 ft @ 10 s
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file
5

Hollywood Beach

Fair
Waves5.2 ft
Water85°F
Wind26 mph
💨 Strong cross-onshore, 26 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
〰 Swell NE 1.6 ft @ 10 s
⚠ High Surf Advisory
No official advisory on file
5

South Beach (Lummus Park), Miami Beach

Fair
Waves5.2 ft
Water85°F
Wind28 mph
💨 Strong cross-onshore, 28 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
〰 Swell NE 1.6 ft @ 10 s
⚠ Rip Current Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Crandon Park Beach, Key Biscayne

Fair
Waves5.2 ft
Water85°F
Wind29 mph
💨 Strong cross-onshore, 29 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
〰 Swell NE 1.6 ft @ 10 s
Beginner spot · not right now (waves 5.2 ft)⚠ Rip Current Statement
No official advisory on file

Keys

No beginner picks in this region right now.

?

Bahia Honda State Park

Status unknown, check lifeguards
Waves?
Water?
Wind20 mph
💨 Breezy cross-offshore, 20 mph from NE: clean but strong

No official advisory on file
6

Smathers Beach, Key West

Good
Waves5.2 ft
Water86°F
Wind20 mph
💨 Breezy cross-offshore, 20 mph from NE: clean but strong
〰 Swell SW 1.0 ft @ 11.1 s

No official advisory on file

Gulf Coast

No beginner picks in this region right now.

?

Naples Beach (Naples Pier)

Status unknown, check lifeguards
Waves1.0 ft
Water?
Wind12 to 16 mph
💨 Breezy offshore, 16 mph from NE: clean but strong

No official advisory on file
7

Fort Myers Beach (Lynn Hall Park)

Good
Waves1.0 ft
Water80°F
Wind14 to 20 mph
💨 Breezy offshore, 20 mph from NE: clean but strong

No official advisory on file
6

Siesta Beach

Good
Waves1.0 ft
Water83°F
Wind18 to 22 mph
💨 Strong offshore, 22 mph from NE: clean but strong

No official advisory on file
7

Manatee Public Beach, Anna Maria Island

Good
Waves4.3 ft
Water81°F
Wind18 to 23 mph
💨 Strong offshore, 23 mph from NE: clean but strong
〰 Swell WNW 0.3 ft @ 10 s

No official advisory on file
7

Pass-a-Grille Beach, St. Pete Beach

Good
Waves4.3 ft
Water81°F
Wind18 to 23 mph
💨 Strong offshore, 23 mph from NE: clean but strong
〰 Swell WNW 0.3 ft @ 10 s

No official advisory on file
8

Clearwater Beach (Pier 60)

Great
Waves4.3 ft
Water78°F
Wind12 to 16 mph
💨 Breezy cross-offshore, 16 mph from NE: clean but strong
〰 Swell WNW 0.3 ft @ 10 s

No official advisory on file

Panhandle

Central Time (an hour behind the rest of Florida).

No beginner picks in this region right now.

5

Pensacola Beach (Casino Beach)

Hazard flag
Waves5.0 ft
Water70°F
Wind20 to 25 mph
💨 Strong cross-offshore, 25 mph from NE: clean but strong
⚠ Rip Current Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Navarre Beach

Hazard flag
Waves5.0 ft
Water70°F
Wind15 to 20 mph
💨 Breezy cross-offshore, 20 mph from NE: clean but strong
⚠ Rip Current Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Destin (Henderson Beach State Park)

Hazard flag
Waves5.0 ft
Water70°F
Wind15 to 20 mph
💨 Breezy offshore, 20 mph from NE: clean but strong
⚠ Rip Current Statement
No official advisory on file
7

Panama City Beach (Russell-Fields Pier)

Good
Waves1.0 ft
Water78°F
Wind15 to 20 mph
💨 Breezy offshore, 20 mph from NE: clean but strong

No official advisory on file