Beaches with warm water in Florida

168 beaches scored for warm water in Florida, from measured data with the source and date on every fact. Top score 8.4 of 10 at Hollywood Beach. That is 168 of the 185 ranked beaches in Florida.

  • Scored168 beaches
  • 75 F or warmerMarch to December
  • Most listedMarathon (7)
  • Top score8.4 of 10 at Hollywood Beach

168 beaches in Florida with warm water. The top 50 are listed. Ranked by warm water score, then Beach Score, updated Sep 10, 2026. Rankings reflect typical conditions, not today.

Sea temperature by month

Warmest in August at 88 F. 10 months at 75 F or more, March to December. Averaged over the 50 listed beaches.

  1. Hollywood Beach: palm trees, sandy beach, ocean, umbrellas, beachgoers, concrete structure#1
    Hollywood, Florida
    Warm water8.4 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 12 months at 75 F or more, all year.
    Parking · Sunrise over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  2. Campground Beach: sandy beach with calm shallow water and mangrove shoreline#2
    Marathon, Florida
    Warm water8.4 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Pier · BathroomsView beach
  3. Aerial view of Public Beach in Marathon, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#3
    Marathon, Florida
    Warm water8.4 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Sunrise over water · PierView beach
  4. Aerial view of Riviera Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#4
    Warm water8.4 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 12 months at 75 F or more, all year.
    Parking · Sunrise over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  5. Fort Lauderdale Beach: sandy beach at sunset with waves and dramatic cloudy sky#5
    Warm water8.4 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 12 months at 75 F or more, all year.
    Sunrise over water · Hotels nearby · LifeguardsView beach
  6. Aerial view of Summa Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#6
    Warm water8.4 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 12 months at 75 F or more, all year.
    Sunrise over waterView beach
  7. Calusa Beach: shallow water, sandy beach, blue sky with white clouds#7
    Marathon, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunset over waterView beach
  8. Ocean Terrace Public Beach: beach with wooden deck, turquoise water, dramatic storm clouds, distant vehicles#8
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Sunrise over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  9. Aerial view of Sunny Isles Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#9
    Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunrise over waterView beach
  10. Anne's Beach: sandy beach with volleyball nets, palm trees, waterfront houses#10
    Islamorada, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  11. Haulover Beach: sandy beach with cityscape skyline and ocean under blue sky#11
    Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunrise over waterView beach
  12. Haulover Nude Beach: sandy beach with cityscape skyline and ocean under blue sky#12
    Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunrise over waterView beach
  13. Loggerhead Beach: shallow water, sandy beach, blue sky with white clouds#13
    Marathon, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  14. Higgs Beach: sandy beach with palm trees, resort building, pier, and swimmers#14
    Key West, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  15. Aerial view of Coca Plum Beach in Marathon, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#15
    Marathon, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Pier · Hotels nearbyView beach
  16. Sombrero Beach: sandy beach with umbrella, palm trees, calm water, clear sky#16
    Marathon, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Pier · BathroomsView beach
  17. Sandspur Beach: driftwood on sandy beach with turquoise ocean and sky#17
    Marathon, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Free parking · BathroomsView beach
  18. Dog Beach: sandy beach with palm trees, resort building, pier, and swimmers#18
    Key West, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  19. Smathers Beach: sandy beach with palm trees, dune fence, and calm ocean water#19
    Key West, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Hotels nearby · Beachfront hotelsView beach
  20. South Beach: sandy beach with palm trees, resort building, pier, and swimmers#20
    Key West, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · PierView beach
  21. Aerial view of Truman Beach in Key West, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#21
    Key West, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Bathrooms · ShowersView beach
  22. Aerial view of Boca Chica Beach in Key West, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#22
    Key West, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Sunrise over waterView beach
  23. Long Beach: muddy beach with mangrove trees, shallow water, and gray sky#23
    Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
  24. Aerial view of Boca Chica Nude Beach in Key West, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#24
    Key West, Florida
    Warm water8.3 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Sunrise over water · Clothing optionalView beach
  25. Miami Beach: sandy beach with lifeguard station, umbrellas, beachgoers, ocean and clouds#25
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Warm water8.2 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunrise over waterView beach
  26. Sandy's Beach: sandy beach with palm trees, buildings, and festival banner#26
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Warm water8.2 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunrise over waterView beach
  27. South Pointe Beach: beach with cabanas, palm trees, high-rise buildings in background#27
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Warm water8.2 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Sunrise over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  28. Crandon Beach: sandy beach with palm trees, ocean, overcast sky, windy conditions#28
    Key Biscayne, Florida
    Warm water8.2 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Sunrise over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  29. Aerial view of Crandon Park Beach in Key Biscayne, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#29
    Key Biscayne, Florida
    Warm water8.2 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Parking · Sunrise over water · Hotels nearbyView beach
  30. Aerial view of Sugarloaf Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#30
    Florida
    Warm water8.2 of 10Mean sea temperature 82 F, 10 months at 75 F or more, March to December.
  31. Far Beach: rocky beach foreground with calm water and mangrove coastline#31
    Key Largo, Florida
    Warm water8.1 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 10 months at 75 F or more, March to December.
    Parking · Sunset over water · PierView beach
  32. Aerial view of Hobie Island Beach Park in Miami, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#32
    Miami, Florida
    Warm water8.1 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 9 months at 75 F or more, March to November.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  33. Aerial view of North Beach in Key Largo, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#33
    Key Largo, Florida
    Warm water8.1 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 9 months at 75 F or more, March to November.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
  34. Aerial view of Hobie Island Beach in Miami, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#34
    Miami, Florida
    Warm water8.1 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 9 months at 75 F or more, March to November.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunrise over waterView beach
  35. Cannon Beach: rocky beach foreground with calm water and mangrove coastline#35
    Key Largo, Florida
    Warm water8.1 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 10 months at 75 F or more, March to December.
    Parking · Pier · BathroomsView beach
  36. Aerial view of South Swim Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#36
    Florida
    Warm water8.1 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 10 months at 75 F or more, March to December.
    Sunset over water · Boardwalk · PierView beach
  37. Aerial view of South Beach in Key Largo, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#37
    Key Largo, Florida
    Warm water8.1 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 10 months at 75 F or more, March to December.
    Sunrise over water · Camping nearby · Beachfront campingView beach
  38. Aerial view of Tahiti Beach in Miami, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#38
    Miami, Florida
    Warm water8.1 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 9 months at 75 F or more, March to November.
  39. North Swim Beach: curved sandy beach with turquoise water and vegetated island#39
    Florida
    Warm water8.1 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 10 months at 75 F or more, March to December.
    Boardwalk · Pier · Camping nearbyView beach
  40. Delray Public Beach: beach with lifeguard station, visitors in water and sand, cloudy sky#40
    Delray Beach, Florida
    Warm water8.1 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 11 months at 75 F or more, February to December.
    Sunrise over waterView beach
  41. Aerial view of Clubhouse Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#41
    Florida
    Warm water7.9 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 9 months at 75 F or more, March to November.
    Camping nearby · Beachfront campingView beach
  42. Aerial view of East Clubhouse Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#42
    Florida
    Warm water7.9 of 10Mean sea temperature 81 F, 9 months at 75 F or more, March to November.
    Camping nearby · Beachfront campingView beach
  43. Aerial view of Highland Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#43
    Florida
    Warm water7.7 of 10Mean sea temperature 80 F, 9 months at 75 F or more, March to November.
    Sunset over water · Camping nearby · Beachfront campingView beach
  44. Bonair Beach: beach with dunes, coastal vegetation, ocean and sky with clouds#44
    Florida
    Warm water7.6 of 10Mean sea temperature 80 F, 9 months at 75 F or more, April to December.
    Sunrise over water · Wheelchair accessView beach
  45. Juno Beach: sandy beach with ocean, waves, beachgoers, and coastal high-rise buildings#45
    Jupiter, Florida
    Warm water7.6 of 10Mean sea temperature 80 F, 9 months at 75 F or more, April to December.
    Sunrise over water · Hotels nearby · Sea turtle nestingView beach
  46. Aerial view of Lowdermilk Beach in Naples, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#46
    Naples, Florida
    Warm water7.4 of 10Mean sea temperature 79 F, 8 months at 75 F or more, April to November.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  47. Marco Island Resident's Beach: sandy beach with wave patterns and beachfront residential buildings#47
    Marco Island, Florida
    Warm water7.4 of 10Mean sea temperature 80 F, 8 months at 75 F or more, April to November.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  48. Aerial view of Marriott Beach in Marco Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#48
    Marco Island, Florida
    Warm water7.4 of 10Mean sea temperature 80 F, 8 months at 75 F or more, April to November.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  49. Winterberry Beach: sandy beach with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and high-rise buildings behind#49
    Marco Island, Florida
    Warm water7.4 of 10Mean sea temperature 80 F, 8 months at 75 F or more, April to November.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  50. South Marco Beach: sandy beach with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and high-rise buildings behind#50
    Marco Island, Florida
    Warm water7.4 of 10Mean sea temperature 80 F, 8 months at 75 F or more, April to November.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
50 of 168 beaches on the map
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Compare beaches with warm water

BeachWarm water scoreMean sea temperatureParkingBeach Score
Hollywood BeachHollywood8.482 FYes6.0
Campground BeachMarathon8.482 FYes4.6
Public BeachMarathon8.482 FYes4.6
Riviera BeachWest Palm Beach8.482 FYes4.1
Fort Lauderdale BeachFort Lauderdale8.482 F3.5
Summa BeachWest Palm Beach8.482 F2.5
Calusa BeachMarathon8.382 FYes6.4
Ocean Terrace Public BeachMiami Beach8.382 FYes6.3
Sunny Isles Beach8.382 FYes6.3
Anne's BeachIslamorada8.382 FYes5.5
Haulover Beach8.382 FYes5.5
Haulover Nude Beach8.382 FYes5.5

How warm water works

Sea temperature lags the air by a month or two, so the warmest water comes in late summer and the coolest in late winter. A beach counts as warm water when at least six months average 24 C (75 F) or more, which is warm enough to swim without a wetsuit.

How we verify warm water

Scored from monthly sea surface temperature over the last three years of marine model data. Counts as warm when at least six months average 75 F (24 C) or more. Sources and methodology

Where in Florida

Most are in Naples (9), then Marco Island (8) and Key West (7).

Today in Florida

Best today: St. Pete Beach, 90 of 100

Wind up to 11 mph, waves up to 0.9 ft, 17% rain chance, high 87 F in St. Pete Beach.

Forecast at each area's centre from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly; the rating rule is on the methodology page. The ranking below reflects typical conditions, not today.

When to go

Warmest sea: August at 88 F (31 C). Calmest water: July, mean daily maximum wave 1.3 ft. Fewest rain days: February, November, December.

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