Pinellas County
St. Pete Beach Red Tide Today
St. Pete Beach is a Pinellas County beach community. Nearby FWC records may reference specific local points or nearby barrier-island sampling locations.
not present/background (0-1,000) at Wallace Cove (Boca Ciega Bay), sampled 2026-09-14, 5 km from St. Pete Beach.
FWC live records are fetched from the usual last 8 days. The freshness card below shows whether the newest matched sample is still inside that window.
St. Pete Beach data freshness
Sep 16, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT
2026-09-14
2 days
2026-09-14 (2 days old)
Wallace Cove (Boca Ciega Bay)
If the sample age becomes older than the usual 8-day live sample window, this card will mark the page as outside window and say that no newer matched FWC sample was found. Freshness is based on public FWC sample dates and the static page build time.
St. Pete Beach Today
This page focuses on nearby FWC red tide samples for St. Pete Beach and keeps the source location, sample date, and original abundance text visible.
St. Pete and Treasure Island nearby searches
These nearby areas share the same regional context. Open the current readings below to see which official FWC location names matched this page.
- Treasure Island red tideTreasure Island is included as nearby Pinellas context rather than a separate page.
- Pass-a-Grille red tidePass-a-Grille is treated as a nearby local label for St. Pete Beach context.
St. Pete Beach Conditions From Official Samples
This page summarizes nearby public FWC red tide samples for St. Pete Beach conditions today. It keeps the original FWC location names, sample dates, and abundance text visible so the source record can be checked directly.
Official Red Tide Sources
Nearest Sample Readings
| FWC location | Distance | Sample date | Abundance | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Island Beach | 6.6 km | 2026-09-09 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Mullet Key; Gulf Pier | 11.9 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Wallace Cove (Boca Ciega Bay) | 5 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Maximo Park (Lower Tampa Bay) | 5.7 km | 2026-09-09 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Country Club Road North; SW of (Boca Ciega Bay) | 6.5 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.3 m |
Sample Point Distribution
Current matched FWC source names for this page are grouped below. These are monitoring locations, not whole-beach measurements.
- Country Club Road North; SW of (Boca Ciega Bay)1 current sample
- Maximo Park (Lower Tampa Bay)1 current sample
- Mullet Key; Gulf Pier1 current sample
- Treasure Island Beach1 current sample
- Wallace Cove (Boca Ciega Bay)1 current sample
What This Page Can And Cannot Answer
It can show nearby public FWC sample text, the exact source location, sample date, NOAA forecast text where available, and nearby beach pages.
It cannot issue medical advice, beach closure guidance, travel advice, or a site-owned concentration estimate.
NOAA Respiratory Forecast
Very low at Pass-a-Grille Beach 22nd Ave Access, +3h, valid 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00.
2026-09-16T09:00:00-04:00
NOAA forecasts potential respiratory irritation at individual beach locations using cell count category, wind speed, wind direction, and shoreline angle. RedTideToday displays NOAA forecast text as reported.
| Hour | Forecast | Valid time | NOAA location | Distance | Wind speed | Wind category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3h | Very low | 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00 | Pass-a-Grille Beach 22nd Ave Access | 2.4 km | 14.8 kt | Offshore |
| +3h | Very low | 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00 | Mullet Key; Gulf Pier | 11.9 km | 18.2 kt | Offshore |
| +6h | Very low | 2026-09-16T20:00:00+00:00 | Pass-a-Grille Beach 22nd Ave Access | 2.4 km | 17.4 kt | Offshore |
| +6h | Very low | 2026-09-16T20:00:00+00:00 | Mullet Key; Gulf Pier | 11.9 km | 19.1 kt | Offshore |
| +9h | Very low | 2026-09-16T23:00:00+00:00 | Pass-a-Grille Beach 22nd Ave Access | 2.4 km | 19.1 kt | Offshore |
| +9h | Very low | 2026-09-16T23:00:00+00:00 | Mullet Key; Gulf Pier | 11.9 km | 20.9 kt | Offshore |
| +12h | Very low | 2026-09-17T02:00:00+00:00 | Pass-a-Grille Beach 22nd Ave Access | 2.4 km | 18.2 kt | Offshore |
| +12h | Very low | 2026-09-17T02:00:00+00:00 | Mullet Key; Gulf Pier | 11.9 km | 21.7 kt | Offshore |
| +15h | Very low | 2026-09-17T05:00:00+00:00 | Pass-a-Grille Beach 22nd Ave Access | 2.4 km | 14.8 kt | Offshore |
| +15h | Very low | 2026-09-17T05:00:00+00:00 | Mullet Key; Gulf Pier | 11.9 km | 19.1 kt | Offshore |
| +18h | Very low | 2026-09-17T08:00:00+00:00 | Pass-a-Grille Beach 22nd Ave Access | 2.4 km | 13 kt | Offshore |
| +18h | Very low | 2026-09-17T08:00:00+00:00 | Mullet Key; Gulf Pier | 11.9 km | 18.2 kt | Offshore |
Recent Trend
- 2026-09-14 not present/background (0-1,000) at Mullet Key; Gulf Pier
- 2026-09-09 not present/background (0-1,000) at Treasure Island Beach
Nearby Beaches
- Anna Maria Island 20.2 km
- Clearwater Beach 30.1 km
- Longboat Key 35.1 km
- Lido Key 48.2 km
Red Tide History Here
Historical FWC location aliases used for this page include Mullet Key, Treasure Island Beach, Wallace Cove. Historical samples are used for page selection and context, not for today's status.
What This Level Means
FWC abundance categories include not present/background, very low, low, medium, and high. This site displays FWC text as reported and links to official sources for health guidance.
FAQ
Is there red tide near St. Pete Beach today?
not present/background (0-1,000) at Wallace Cove (Boca Ciega Bay), sampled 2026-09-14, 5 km from St. Pete Beach.
Where can I check St. Pete Beach conditions?
Use this page for nearby FWC red tide samples and the linked FWC, NOAA, county, or local beach authority pages for official beach guidance.
Does this page calculate a beach-wide concentration?
No. It shows nearby public FWC sample readings and the original FWC abundance text.
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