Is it safe to swim in Florida?

Rip currents are another concern that beachgoers should be aware of. Strong rip currents increase the risk of drowning. According to the National Weather Service, the risk for rip currents is moderate or high for all South Florida beaches and most of the remainder of the state.



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Rip currents are another concern that beachgoers should be aware of. Strong rip currents increase the risk of drowning. According to the National Weather Service, the risk for rip currents is moderate or high for all South Florida beaches and most of the remainder of the state.

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Be Aware of Rip Currents. Rip Currents are very common on the East Coast of Central Florida. Those that are unaware of the rip current environment can get into trouble quickly, and often without warning. Waves and currents can knock you off your feet even in knee-deep water.

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As a general rule, the water anywhere in Florida will be warm enough to swim between April and October. During the cooler months, the farther south you go, the warmer it will be. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Keys, Marco Island and Naples will have the warmest water during the winter.

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Is it safe to swim in Florida beaches sharks? Naylor emphasizes it's perfectly safe to swim in Tampa Bay, but you should always know what to do in case you see a shark. He advises to: Avoid swimming at dawn and dusk, when sharks tend to be on the hunt.

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Another potential threat beachgoers should be aware of in Florida is Vibrio vulnificus — rare species of so-called flesh-eating bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater. The dangerous strain of vibrio bacteria has been linked to five deaths in Florida this year, state health officials said.

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We asked 'Dr. Beach,' to compare the Florida beaches. “If you like the sand, the sand is clearly better on the West coast of Florida – the southwest coast of Florida,” he explained. The sand on the West Coast is softer and whiter, keeping it cool even when the sun is beaming on it.

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July is when disease outbreaks most likely to occur in lakes and oceans.

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10 Best Beaches in Florida
  • Fort Zachary Taylor State Park.
  • Sanibel Island.
  • South Beach.
  • Grayton Beach State Park, South Walton.
  • Siesta Beach.
  • Pensacola Beach.
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach.
  • Caladesi Island State Park.


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The downside includes hot, humid weather, and the risk of hurricanes.
  • 8 Sanibel Island Beaches.
  • 7 Key Biscayne.
  • 6 Fort De Soto State Park.
  • 5 Siesta Key Beach.
  • 4 St. Augustine Beach.
  • 3 Clearwater Beach.
  • 2 Cocoa Beach.
  • 1 Marco Island Beaches.


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Known as the Shark Bite Capital of the World Located on Florida's east coast, just south of Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach boasts 17 miles of white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and the world's highest rate of shark attacks.

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