What beaches are polluted in Florida?

What beaches are polluted in Florida?
  • South Beach in Key West tested unsafe 68% of the time.
  • Higgs Beach in Key West tested unsafe 46% of the time.
  • Dubois Park in Jupiter tested unsafe 22% of the time.
  • North Shore Ocean Terrace in Miami Beach tested unsafe 18% of the time.




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What South Florida beaches tested unsafe?
  • ? South Beach in Key West tested unsafe 68% of the time.
  • ? Higgs Beach in Key West tested unsafe 46% of the time.
  • ? Dubois Park in Jupiter tested unsafe 22% of the time.
  • ? North Shore Ocean Terrace in Miami Beach tested unsafe 18% of the time.


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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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The most dangerous beaches in the U.S.
  • New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
  • Cocoa Beach, Florida.
  • Ormond Beach, Florida.
  • Panama City Beach, Florida.
  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
  • Melbourne Beach, Florida.
  • Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
  • Oak Island, North Carolina.


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Which Florida beaches have the clearest water?
  • St. Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach.
  • Bean Point Beach, Anna Maria Island.
  • Inlet Beach, South Walton.
  • Clearwater Beach, Clearwater.
  • Destin Beach, Emerald Coast.
  • Smathers Beach, Key West.
  • Navarre Beach, Florida Gulf Coast.
  • Blue Mountain Beach, Santa Rosa Beach.


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The beaches with the most poop in the water:
  • Gulf Coast, 84% of beaches unsafe.
  • West Coast, 70% of beaches unsafe.
  • Great Lakes, 63% of beaches unsafe.
  • East Coast, 48% of beaches unsafe.
  • Alaska & Hawaii, 24%of beaches unsafe.


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Pensacola, Fla. ( Located on the Florida Panhandle along the Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola is Florida's westernmost major city. Analysts say it has the worst water quality in the country. Of the 101 chemicals tested for over five years, 45 were discovered. Of them, 21 were discovered in unhealthy amounts.

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Swimming at beaches in Florida is possible year round. Summer temperatures reach into the 30°C range and trips to the beach become a necessity. Florida borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

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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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1 Marco Island Most credible sources have ranked it top among the safest cities in Florida, where they use FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics for their findings. Aside from safety, tourists will love Marco Island for its stunning beaches, world-class boutiques, luxury vacation homes, and expansive natural spaces.

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What is the safest beach to swim in Florida?
  • 1 Marco Island Beaches. Photo by Cy Sirok on Unsplash.
  • 2 Cocoa Beach. Photo by Florian Schneider on Unsplash. ...
  • 3 Clearwater Beach. Shutterstock. ...
  • 4 St. ...
  • 5 Siesta Key Beach. ...
  • 6 Fort De Soto State Park. ...
  • 7 Key Biscayne. ...
  • 8 Sanibel Island Beaches. ...


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Clearwater Beach is generally considered safe at night, but it's best to take precautionary steps like avoiding walking around alone, especially in high-risk areas like Greenwood.

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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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