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Beaches with calm water in Florida

46 beaches scored for calm water in Florida, from measured data with the source and date on every fact. Top score 10.0 of 10 at Bahia Beach. That is 46 of the 185 ranked beaches in Florida.

  • Scored46 beaches
  • CalmestMay
  • Most listedNaples (9)
  • Top score10.0 of 10 at Bahia Beach

46 beaches in Florida with calm water. Ranked by calm water score, then Beach Score, updated Sep 10, 2026. Rankings reflect typical conditions, not today.

Wave height by month

Calmest in July, mean daily maximum wave 0.9 ft. Roughest in January. Averaged over the 46 listed beaches.

  1. Aerial view of Bahia Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#1

    Bahia Beach

    6.4
    Florida
    Calm water10.0 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 0.9 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  2. Aerial view of Picnic Island Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#2

    Picnic Island Beach

    5.4
    Florida
    Calm water10.0 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 0.8 ft.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunrise over waterView beach
  3. Aerial view of Apollo Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#3

    Apollo Beach

    4.7
    Florida
    Calm water10.0 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 0.9 ft.
    Sunset over water · Pier · Dogs allowedView beach
  4. Aerial view of Gardenville Beach in Tampa, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#4

    Gardenville Beach

    4.7
    Tampa, Florida
    Calm water10.0 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 0.7 ft.
    Sunset over waterView beach
  5. Aerial view of Highland Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#5

    Highland Beach

    4.7
    Florida
    Calm water9.8 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.0 ft.
    Sunset over water · Camping nearby · Beachfront campingView beach
  6. Aerial view of Spa Beach in St. Petersburg, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#6

    Spa Beach

    6.1
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Calm water9.5 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.2 ft.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunrise over waterView beach
  7. Vanderbilt Beach: wide sandy beach with scattered people, buildings and sky#7

    Vanderbilt Beach

    7.1
    Naples, Florida
    Calm water9.3 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.2 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  8. Aerial view of Park Shore Beach in Naples, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#8

    Park Shore Beach

    5.6
    Naples, Florida
    Calm water9.3 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.2 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · ShowersView beach
  9. Pelican Bay Commons Beach: sandy beach with dune vegetation, ocean and clear blue sky#9

    Pelican Bay Commons Beach

    5.4
    Naples, Florida
    Calm water9.3 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.2 ft.
    Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  10. Aerial view of Pelican Bay North Beach in Naples, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#10

    Pelican Bay North Beach

    5.4
    Naples, Florida
    Calm water9.3 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.2 ft.
    Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  11. Clam Pass Beach: sandy beach with dune vegetation, ocean and clear blue sky#11

    Clam Pass Beach

    4.6
    Naples, Florida
    Calm water9.3 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.2 ft.
    Sunset over water · Hotels nearbyView beach
  12. Pelican Bay South Beach: sandy beach with dune vegetation, ocean and clear blue sky#12

    Pelican Bay South Beach

    4.6
    Naples, Florida
    Calm water9.3 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.2 ft.
    Sunset over waterView beach
  13. Aerial view of Via Miramar Beach in Naples, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#13

    Via Miramar Beach

    4.6
    Naples, Florida
    Calm water9.3 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.2 ft.
    Sunset over waterView beach
  14. Aerial view of Bahama Beach in St. Petersburg, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#14

    Bahama Beach

    3.5
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Calm water9.1 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.3 ft.
    Sunrise over waterView beach
  15. Aerial view of Lowdermilk Beach in Naples, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#15

    Lowdermilk Beach

    7.0
    Naples, Florida
    Calm water9.0 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.3 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  16. Aerial view of Seven Pines in Anna Maria Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#16

    Seven Pines

    3.5
    Anna Maria Island, Florida
    Calm water9.0 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.4 ft.
    BoardwalkView beach
  17. Bonita Beach: sandy beach at sunset with calm ocean and colorful sky#17

    Bonita Beach

    6.2
    Florida
    Calm water8.9 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.4 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · PierView beach
  18. Aerial view of Lee County Dog Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#18

    Lee County Dog Beach

    5.5
    Florida
    Calm water8.9 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.4 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · ShellsView beach
  19. Aerial view of Lolly's Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#19

    Lolly's Beach

    4.5
    Florida
    Calm water8.9 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.4 ft.
    Sunset over water · ShellsView beach
  20. Aerial view of Fort Island Beach in Crystal River, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#20

    Fort Island Beach

    5.1
    Crystal River, Florida
    Calm water8.8 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.4 ft.
    Parking · Boardwalk · PierView beach
  21. Aerial view of Clubhouse Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#21

    Clubhouse Beach

    3.6
    Florida
    Calm water8.8 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.4 ft.
    Camping nearby · Beachfront campingView beach
  22. Aerial view of East Clubhouse Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#22

    East Clubhouse Beach

    3.6
    Florida
    Calm water8.8 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.4 ft.
    Camping nearby · Beachfront campingView beach
  23. Bluebill Beach: sandy beach with calm turquoise water and vegetation along shoreline#23

    Bluebill Beach

    7.0
    Florida
    Calm water8.6 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  24. Marco Island Resident's Beach: sandy beach with wave patterns and beachfront residential buildings#24

    Marco Island Resident's Beach

    7.0
    Marco Island, Florida
    Calm water8.6 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  25. Aerial view of Marriott Beach in Marco Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#25

    Marriott Beach

    7.0
    Marco Island, Florida
    Calm water8.6 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  26. Winterberry Beach: sandy beach with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and high-rise buildings behind#26

    Winterberry Beach

    7.0
    Marco Island, Florida
    Calm water8.6 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  27. Aerial view of Hideaway Beach in Marco Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#27

    Hideaway Beach

    5.5
    Marco Island, Florida
    Calm water8.6 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over waterView beach
  28. Aerial view of Tigertail Beach in Marco Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#28

    Tigertail Beach

    5.2
    Marco Island, Florida
    Calm water8.6 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
    Parking · BathroomsView beach
  29. Mashes Sands Beach: beach shoreline with leaning pine tree, sand, grass, and cloudy sky#29

    Mashes Sands Beach

    5.0
    Florida
    Calm water8.6 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunrise over waterView beach
  30. Aerial view of Shell Point Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#30

    Shell Point Beach

    5.0
    Florida
    Calm water8.6 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
    Parking · Free parking · PierView beach
  31. Aerial view of Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing in Marco Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#31

    Sand Dollar Spit Beach and Landing

    4.5
    Marco Island, Florida
    Calm water8.6 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
    ParkingView beach
  32. Aerial view of Cannon Beach in Marco Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#32

    Cannon Beach

    3.5
    Marco Island, Florida
    Calm water8.6 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
    View beach
  33. Aerial view of Rebecca's Cove Landing in Naples, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#33

    Rebecca's Cove Landing

    3.5
    Naples, Florida
    Calm water8.6 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.5 ft.
    Sunrise over water · Sea turtle nestingView beach
  34. Aerial view of Cape Coral Yacht club beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#34

    Cape Coral Yacht club beach

    5.2
    Florida
    Calm water8.5 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Restaurants and bars · PierView beach
  35. Aerial view of Bunche Beach in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#35

    Bunche Beach

    4.4
    Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    Calm water8.5 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Boardwalk · PierView beach
  36. Aerial view of Nokomis Public Beach in Venice, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#36

    Nokomis Public Beach

    4.4
    Venice, Florida
    Calm water8.5 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Sunset over waterView beach
  37. Aerial view of West Bunche Beach in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#37

    West Bunche Beach

    3.4
    Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    Calm water8.5 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    View beach
  38. Sarasota Beach: sandy beach with turquoise water and dramatic cloudy sky#38

    Sarasota Beach

    6.6
    Siesta Key, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunset over waterView beach
  39. Cresent Beach: beach with sand dunes, beachfront condominium building, palm trees#39

    Cresent Beach

    6.1
    Siesta Key, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  40. Lido Beach: sandy beach with gentle waves and overcast sky#40

    Lido Beach

    6.1
    St. Pete Beach, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunset over waterView beach
  41. Pasa A Grille Beach: sunset over ocean with waves and sandy beach shore#41

    Pasa A Grille Beach

    6.1
    St. Pete Beach, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Restaurants and barsView beach
  42. Pass-a-Grille Beach: sandy beach with gentle waves and overcast sky#42

    Pass-a-Grille Beach

    6.1
    St. Pete Beach, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Free parking · Sunset over waterView beach
  43. Siesta Beach: sunset over beach with swimmers and beachgoers in water and sand#43

    Siesta Beach

    5.6
    Siesta Key, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Lifeguards · BathroomsView beach
  44. Crescent Beach: people cycling and walking on sandy beach near ocean shore#44

    Crescent Beach

    5.3
    Siesta Key, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Hotels nearbyView beach
  45. Siesta Key Beach: sandy beach with swimmers, beachgoers, turquoise water, coastal buildings#45

    Siesta Key Beach

    5.3
    Siesta Key, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Sunset over water · Hotels nearbyView beach
  46. Aerial view of South Beach in St. Pete Beach, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023#46

    South Beach

    5.1
    St. Pete Beach, Florida
    Calm water8.4 of 10Mean daily maximum wave 1.6 ft.
    Parking · Free parking · Restaurants and barsView beach
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Compare beaches with calm water

BeachCalm water scoreMean daily waveParkingBeach Score
Bahia Beach10.00.9 ftYes6.4
Picnic Island Beach10.00.8 ftYes5.4
Apollo Beach10.00.9 ft4.7
Gardenville BeachTampa10.00.7 ft4.7
Highland Beach9.81.0 ft4.7
Spa BeachSt. Petersburg9.51.2 ftYes6.1
Vanderbilt BeachNaples9.31.2 ftYes7.1
Park Shore BeachNaples9.31.2 ftYes5.6
Pelican Bay Commons BeachNaples9.31.2 ft5.4
Pelican Bay North BeachNaples9.31.2 ft5.4
Clam Pass BeachNaples9.31.2 ft4.6
Pelican Bay South BeachNaples9.31.2 ft4.6

How calm water works

Calm water comes from shelter: a bay, a barrier island, a reef, or a shore that faces away from the prevailing swell. The score is from the mean significant wave height over three years, so it describes a typical day, not a storm or a flat morning.

How we verify calm water

Scored from the mean significant wave height over the last three years of marine model data. A mean under 1.0 ft (0.3 m) scores 10; over 4.9 ft (1.5 m) scores 0. Monthly values are shown on each beach. Sources and methodology

Where in Florida

Most are in Naples (9), then Marco Island (7) and Siesta Key (5).

Naples (9)Marco Island (7)Siesta Key (5)St. Pete Beach (4)St. Petersburg (2)Fort Myers Beach (2)Tampa (1)Anna Maria Island (1)Crystal River (1)Venice (1)
Today in Florida

Best today: St. Pete Beach, 86 of 100

Wind up to 11 mph, waves up to 0.9 ft, 23% rain chance, high 87 F in St. Pete Beach.

St. Pete Beach86 of 100Marco Island84 of 100Sanibel84 of 100Siesta Key84 of 100

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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