Is red tide in St Pete beaches?

Red tide is more common in the warmer summer and fall months, but it can occur at other times of year. It's important to know that red tide is sporadic, not ever-present. In other words, there's a very good chance you won't have to worry about red tide during your beach vacation in St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida.



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According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, red tide has been detected in 157 samples along Florida's Gulf Coast, with the strongest concentrations found along Pinellas and Sarasota counties.

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They are most common off the central and southwestern coasts of Florida between Clearwater and Sanibel Island but may occur anywhere in the Gulf. Blooms are less common but do occur along the southeastern Atlantic coast as far north as North Carolina.

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Current conditions: Below are the most recent sample results. We have not received any reports of dead fish or respiratory irritation. Forecast: No red tide impacts are expected at this time. To get the red tide respiratory forecast, please visit https://habforecast.gcoos.org.

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A recent University of South Florida model showed that the Tampa Bay area's worst red tide runs from Caladesi Island State Park to Belleair Beach. On Saturday, the southern beaches were mostly clear. The air didn't smell. But some visitors were still feeling the effects of the offshore blooms.

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