Is today a beach day?

One clear answer for 46 Florida beaches. Official lifeguard flags, storms on live radar, red tide, and the best window to go. Know before you load the car.

Know when to go

The verdict, first

Good to go, time it right, or not today. Read from the official lifeguard flag, radar, and forecast for your beach.

Lightning & storm radar

The same NEXRAD mosaic the pros use. Lightning or a cell within 12 miles overrides everything. When thunder roars, go indoors, and Coasti says so first.

Red tide & water quality

FWC sampling and Mote beach reports, folded into the answer and tracked statewide on the red tide guide.

Sea turtle nest counts

Live nest totals by zone through nesting season, from the county programs, plus what to do if you find one.

The best window

Tides, UV, wind and the storm timeline read together: the hours today that are actually worth the drive.

Reports from the sand

People at the beach right now post jellyfish, seaweed, water clarity, and the flag they actually see on the pole. It sits beside the official verdict, never inside it, and you can add your own in two taps.

Know before you go

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