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Pink Sands Beach Conditions Today

Pink Sands Beach right now: wind 12 mph from the NE.

live · NOAA + Open-Meteo

green

1–2 ft

surf

Sunny, high near 83°. No real rain risk. All-day beach window. Breezy, up to 20 mph.

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82°

Air

90°

Feels

84°

Water

11 mph

Wind

6

UV

3%

Rain

Hour by Hour

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Rain OutlookOpen-Meteo

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6 AM10 AM2 PM6 PM9 PM

Top rain chance is just 4% — pack the sunscreen, not the umbrella.

Tide

0.3 ft · falling ↘

Next low tide

12:24 PM 0.2 ft

T−…

1.9 ft of drop from the 7:54 AM high; the wet sand is widest from about 11:24 AM.

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High 7:54 AM
Low 12:24 PM
High 8:18 PM
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Wind

NESW

11 mph

from the ENE

UV Index

6

High

reapply every 80 min

Time to Burn

UV 6 · incl. sand glare
24min

for unprotected fair skin (burns easily, tans a little). SPF 30+, reapply every 2 hours and after every swim.

Strongest 12 PM to 3 PM · peaks at UV 6

An estimate from the standard erythemal dose model, not a medical limit. Darker skin burns more slowly than this, people vary either way, and sunscreen only helps if you use enough of it and reapply.

Rip Current Riskestimated

today
ESCAPE: SWIM PARALLEL
Low
Moderate
High

Calm pattern today. Currents can still surprise — keep kids within reach.

Caught in one? Don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the beach until you’re free, then angle back in.

Beach Flag

Green Flag

calm, swim easy

estimated · trust the lifeguard

Water by Monthtypical

avg 2021–2024
77
J
76
F
77
M
78
A
81
M
85
J
87
J
87
A
86
S
84
O
80
N
77
D

Warmest around July (87°), coolest around February (76°).

surf’s up (gently)

Tides are NOAA predictions (Pink Sands Beach station ); temps, wind, UV, waves and water temp are live from Open-Meteo; rip current risk from the NWS surf-zone forecast. Flag status is estimated from wave height and wind, so always trust the lifeguard’s actual flag over this app.

Pink Sands Beach conditions today

The air is 83°F, feeling like 88°F, with breezy 12 mph winds from the NE. The UV index reaches 6 (high), strongest from 12 PM to 3 PM.

Pink Sands Beach 7-day forecast

The week ahead at Pink Sands Beach, day by day: the sky, the high, the strongest wind and the biggest waves, the UV peak and the daytime chance of rain. The calmest day for a swim looks like Thu Nov 5.

DaySkyHighWindWavesUVRain
TodayCloudy83°F20 mph—63%
Sat Oct 31Cloudy84°F27 mph—622%
Sun Nov 1Thunderstorms83°F29 mph—567%
Mon Nov 2Thunderstorms82°F23 mph—671%
Tue Nov 3Thunderstorms82°F20 mph—642%
Wed Nov 4Drizzle81°F21 mph—424%
Thu Nov 5Drizzle81°F14 mph—124%

Pink Sands Beach water temperature by month

The average sea temperature at Pink Sands Beach for each month (2021–2024). The water is warmest in July (87°F) and coolest in February (76°F). It averages 74°F or warmer, comfortable for most swimmers, in every month.

MonthWater °FWater °CFor swimming
January77°F25°CComfortable
February76°F24°CComfortable
March77°F25°CComfortable
April78°F26°CComfortable
May81°F27°CWarm
June85°F29°CWarm
July87°F31°CVery warm
August87°F31°CVery warm
September86°F30°CVery warm
October (now)84°F29°CWarm
November80°F27°CComfortable
December77°F25°CComfortable

Staying safe at Pink Sands Beach

Rip currents. If a current pulls you away from shore, don’t fight it: swim parallel to the beach until you are out of it, then swim back in. If you can’t, float and wave for help.

Sun. The UV index peaks at 6 today, when unprotected fair skin burns in about 22 minutes. Wear SPF 30 or higher, reapply every two hours and after swimming, and find shade in the middle of the day.

Swim near a lifeguard when one is on duty, and follow the beach flags and posted signs. The Pink Sands Beach rules page covers dogs, alcohol, fires and more.

How to read beach conditions

Waves

Under 1 ft is calm, good for small children and floating. 1–2 ft is small, fine for most swimmers. 2–4 ft is moderate: fun for bodyboarding, harder for weak swimmers. 4–6 ft is rough, and over 6 ft is dangerous for swimming.

Wind

Under 8 mph is light and pleasant. 8–15 mph is breezy, good for kites and cooler on a hot day. 15–25 mph blows sand and whips up the water. Over 25 mph most people pack up. Today at Pink Sands Beach it’s breezy.

UV index

0–2 is low, 3–5 moderate, 6–7 high, 8–10 very high and 11 or more extreme. At 8 or more, fair skin can burn in under 20 minutes. The UV index is highest around midday even when it is cloudy.

Water temperature

Under 60°F is cold and most people want a wetsuit. 68–73°F is cool but swimmable. 74–79°F feels comfortable, and 80°F or more feels warm.

Pink Sands Beach conditions FAQ

What is the UV index at Pink Sands Beach today?

The UV index peaks at 6 (high). At that peak, unprotected fair skin burns in about 22 minutes. Wear SPF 30 or higher, reapply every two hours and after swimming, and find shade in the middle of the day.

What is the beach weather at Pink Sands Beach this week?

Highs run 81–84°F over the next 7 days. Rain is likely on Sun Nov 1 and Mon Nov 2. The calmest day for a swim looks like Thu Nov 5.

What is the water temperature at Pink Sands Beach in October?

The water at Pink Sands Beach averages about 84°F (29°C) in October.

When is the water warmest at Pink Sands Beach?

July is the warmest month, averaging 87°F. February is the coolest, at 76°F.

What is the best time of year to swim at Pink Sands Beach?

The water averages 74°F or warmer from January to December. July is the warmest, at 87°F.

Conditions at beaches near Pink Sands Beach

The usual water temperature in October at the nearest beaches. Tap one for its live conditions.

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