Weekly swim report · October 20, 2026
Florida swim report
On October 20, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Florida was 86°F at G -3908; 21 water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 126 sensors reporting a water temperature in Florida today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #1G -3908USGS gauge86°F 30°C19 hrs ago
- #286°F 30°C1 day ago
- #386°F 30°C19 hrs ago
- #486°F 30°C1 day ago
- #585°F 30°C19 hrs ago
Active hazards in Florida
Alerts cover counties or forecast zones — an alert for an area does not mean every river or beach inside it is affected. Times are local to the issuing office.
- Stay outFlood Warning
A Flood Warning is in effect for Lake, FL; Volusia, FL.
NWS Melbourne FL
- CautionCoastal Flood Advisory
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Inland Flagler; Eastern Clay; Eastern Putnam; South Central Duval; Western St. Johns.
NWS Jacksonville FL · until Oct 22, 4:00 AM
- CautionCoastal Flood Advisory
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Coastal Duval.
NWS Jacksonville FL · until Oct 22, 4:00 AM
- CautionCoastal Flood Advisory
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns.
NWS Jacksonville FL · until Oct 22, 4:00 AM
- CautionCoastal Flood Statement
A Coastal Flood Statement is in effect for Monroe Upper Keys.
NWS Key West FL · until Oct 20, 8:00 AM
- CautionHigh Surf Advisory
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Coastal Duval.
NWS Jacksonville FL · until Oct 20, 8:00 PM
- CautionHigh Surf Advisory
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns.
NWS Jacksonville FL · until Oct 20, 8:00 PM
- CautionHigh Surf Advisory
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Coastal Nassau.
NWS Jacksonville FL · until Oct 20, 8:00 PM
- CautionHigh Surf Advisory
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands.
NWS Melbourne FL · until Oct 21, 4:00 AM
- CautionHigh Surf Advisory
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Coastal Palm Beach County.
NWS Miami FL · until Oct 21, 8:00 AM
- CautionHigh Surf Advisory
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Coastal Broward County.
NWS Miami FL · until Oct 20, 8:00 PM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal.
NWS Mobile AL · until Oct 20, 6:00 AM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Franklin.
NWS Tallahassee FL · until Oct 20, 4:00 AM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Gulf.
NWS Tallahassee FL · until Oct 20, 4:00 AM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Duval.
NWS Jacksonville FL · until Oct 22, 4:00 AM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Nassau.
NWS Jacksonville FL · until Oct 22, 4:00 AM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns.
NWS Jacksonville FL · until Oct 22, 4:00 AM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands.
NWS Melbourne FL · until Oct 22, 4:00 AM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Miami Dade County.
NWS Miami FL · until Oct 22, 8:00 PM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Palm Beach County.
NWS Miami FL · until Oct 22, 8:00 PM
- CautionRip Current Statement
A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Broward County.
NWS Miami FL · until Oct 22, 8:00 PM
Where to swim in Florida
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Florida — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.8(26,415)Siesta Beach
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards.
4.7(22,925)Honeymoon Island State Park
Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking.
4.7(15,477)St. Pete Pier
Picturesque waterfront pier hosting 26 acres of water sports, parks, restaurants & outdoor concerts.
4.5(12,148)Daytona Beach Main Street Pier
This wooden pier stretches from the boardwalk into the ocean & features a seafood restaurant.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.