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Ben T Davis beach
Public beach · Tampa, Florida
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temp 74°F (24°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy EBEF1 (9.7 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:48 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy EBEF1, as of Oct 29, 8:48 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 74°F at Ben T Davis beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Scrawled Cowfish, Striped Burrfish, Skilletfish and 2 more species.
5 fish species in 5 public records within 2 km of Ben T Davis beach since 2000.
- Scrawled Cowfish Acanthostracion quadricornis1 record · 2023
- Striped Burrfish Chilomycterus schoepfii1 record · 2023
- Skilletfish Gobiesox strumosus1 record · 2023
- Bathygobius soporator1 record · 2016
- Highfin Goby Gobionellus oceanicus1 record · 2016
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben T Davis beach?
- Ben T Davis beach is a public beach in Tampa, Florida.
- What is the water temperature at Ben T Davis beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Ben T Davis beach in Tampa, Florida is 74°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy EBEF1, 9.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Ben T Davis beach?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Ben T Davis beach rated?
- Ben T Davis beach in Tampa, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on 581 reviews.
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Location & Contact
3025 N Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Tampa, Florida 33607
🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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