Pinellas County, Florida

Madeira Beach Today: Parking, Tides and Water Temperature

Archibald Memorial Beach Park is the main public access, with metered parking right by the sand. Alcohol is allowed on the beach here, which is unusual for Pinellas County, but glass is not.

Conditions right now

Every value below carries the source that measured it and the time it was measured. Water temperature here comes from NDBC Egmont Channel buoy, 17 miles offshore in the Gulf.

Updated 6 Oct, 1:00 AM ET

Water temperature
84°F
Measured at NDBC Egmont Channel buoy, 17 miles offshore in the Gulf, 4:30 AM. NOAA
Rip current risk
Low
NWS surf zone forecast, issued 5 Oct, 3:32 AM. NWS Tampa Bay
Surf height
1 foot or less
NWS surf zone forecast, issued 5 Oct, 3:32 AM. NWS Tampa Bay
UV index
Moderate
NWS surf zone forecast, issued 5 Oct, 3:32 AM. NWS Tampa Bay
Thunderstorms
Moderate
NWS surf zone forecast, issued 5 Oct, 3:32 AM. NWS Tampa Bay
Air temperature
76°F
Overnight: Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms. Forecast updated 6 Oct, 12:46 AM. NWS
Next high tide
9:01 AM 2.35 ft
Predicted by NOAA Johns Pass station. NOAA
Next low tide
3:06 AM 1.58 ft
Predicted by NOAA Johns Pass station. NOAA
Sunrise and sunset
7:25 AM to 7:12 PM
Computed for this beach, not fetched.
Red tide
No recent sample
No FWC samples reported within 5 miles in the last 8 days. FWC red tide status
Water quality
Not monitored here
The Florida Department of Health has no sampling site at this beach. See the Pinellas County page

Gear for your beach day

Nably is a marketplace. The chairs, umbrellas, paddleboards and coolers below belong to local hosts who arrange delivery and pickup themselves.

Related reading: beach chair rental costs in Clearwater, the Tampa Bay beach day rental guide, and all beach gear.

Tides for the next seven days

DayHigh and low tides
Tue 6 Oct todayLow 3:06 AM 1.58 ft High 9:01 AM 2.35 ft Low 4:28 PM 0.42 ft High 11:06 PM 1.91 ft
Wed 7 OctLow 4:12 AM 1.26 ft High 10:14 AM 2.36 ft Low 5:04 PM 0.61 ft High 11:15 PM 2.03 ft
Thu 8 OctLow 5:04 AM 0.95 ft High 11:11 AM 2.33 ft Low 5:33 PM 0.84 ft High 11:24 PM 2.17 ft
Fri 9 OctLow 5:49 AM 0.69 ft High 12:01 PM 2.24 ft Low 5:57 PM 1.08 ft High 11:35 PM 2.32 ft
Sat 10 OctLow 6:31 AM 0.48 ft High 12:49 PM 2.13 ft Low 6:20 PM 1.29 ft High 11:51 PM 2.47 ft
Sun 11 OctLow 7:10 AM 0.33 ft High 1:37 PM 1.99 ft Low 6:39 PM 1.46 ft
Mon 12 OctHigh 12:11 AM 2.57 ft Low 7:50 AM 0.24 ft High 2:28 PM 1.87 ft Low 6:54 PM 1.58 ft

Predictions from NOAA Johns Pass station. NOAA Tides and Currents. Heights are relative to mean lower low water.

Parking at Madeira Beach

Rates and hours as published by the official source and read on 5 October 2026. Fees change, so treat these as a guide and check the source before you rely on them.

WhereRateHours and notes
City parking $4.00 per hour, effective 1 October 2024 Payment is mobile pre-paid through the ParkMobile app at municipal lots. Village Blvd also has two pay-to-park meters.
Accessible parking Free in city-owned lots with a valid plate
Veterans Free in city-owned lots for vehicles with Ex-Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, or Disabled Veteran plates

Source: official page. Also useful: our Tampa Bay beach parking guide.

Madeira Beach rules

Every rule below is quoted or closely paraphrased from the authority that sets it, with the date we read it.

Alcohol
You may consume alcoholic beverages on the beach, but not in glass containers. There are exceptions at beach access easements, Kitty Stuart Park, and the picnic shelter at Archibald Park. source Read 5 October 2026
Dogs
It is unlawful for any dog, cat, other animal or reptile to be on any public beach within the city. There is a dog park near City Hall at 300 Municipal Drive, open sunrise to sunset. source Read 5 October 2026
Tents and property overnight
Tents and personal property must be removed from the beach within one hour after sunset. Anything left on the public beach at night is deemed discarded and may be removed by the city. source Read 5 October 2026
Sea turtle nesting season, 1 May to 31 October
Sea turtle nesting season runs from 1 May through 31 October in Pinellas County, which is the start date FWC gives for every county except Brevard through Broward. FWC asks beachgoers to fill in holes dug in the sand, knock down sandcastles, and take all beach toys, gear and furniture off the sand before sunset, because obstacles can stop a nesting female from reaching the dry sand and can trap hatchlings heading for the water. Lights facing the beach disorient both. FWC Read 5 October 2026

We could not find an official rule from Madeira Beach's own source for: fires and grills. Rather than guess at a rule that carries a fine, we have left those out. Ask a lifeguard or check the official site.

Amenities and access

Restrooms and showers
Archibald Memorial Beach Park has public restrooms and two outdoor shower areas. source Read 5 October 2026
Beach access walkovers
Archibald Memorial Beach Park has four wooden walkovers to the sand, a covered picnic area and two sand volleyball courts. source Read 5 October 2026

Madeira Beach does not publish lifeguard coverage on its official pages, so we do not show any. Do not read that as either lifeguards or no lifeguards. Of the eight beaches here, only Clearwater Beach publishes its hours.

Madeira Beach water temperature by month

Averages computed from 83,277 observations recorded by NDBC Egmont Channel buoy, 17 miles offshore in the Gulf across 5 complete years, 2021 to 2025. The low and high columns are the coldest and warmest single readings in that month over the whole period, not a typical range for a day.

MonthAverageRecorded low to high
Jan 63.5°F 52.9°F to 72.5°F
Feb 65.2°F 57.9°F to 73.9°F
Mar 70.4°F 63.7°F to 77°F
Apr 75°F 70.3°F to 80.4°F
May 80.8°F 75.9°F to 88.3°F
Jun 85.2°F 80.2°F to 90.9°F
Jul 87.9°F 83.5°F to 93.2°F
Aug 88.3°F 84.6°F to 93.6°F
Sep 85.9°F 79.9°F to 91°F
Oct 80°F 73.9°F to 89.2°F
Nov 73.6°F 66.6°F to 81.3°F
Dec 68.2°F 60.8°F to 76.1°F

Station: Egmont Channel Entrance. A month is shown only where the pooled records cover at least 60 percent of it and come from two or more years, which is why a month can read as not enough data even though the station exists.

Common questions about Madeira Beach

Where do I park at Madeira Beach?
Archibald Memorial Beach Park at 15100 Gulf Blvd. is the main public access, with metered spaces by the beach. As of 5 October 2026 the city rate was $4.00 per hour, paid in advance through the ParkMobile app at municipal lots. A valid accessible plate parks free in city-owned lots. source 1 source 2
Can you drink alcohol on Madeira Beach?
Yes, on the beach itself, but not from glass containers, and not at the beach access easements, Kitty Stuart Park, or the picnic shelter at Archibald Park. This is a local rule and it differs from the beaches to the north, so do not assume it carries over. source
Are dogs allowed on Madeira Beach?
No. The city states it is unlawful for any dog, cat, other animal or reptile to be on any public beach in the city. There is a dog park near City Hall at 300 Municipal Drive, open sunrise to sunset. source
What is the water temperature at Madeira Beach?
There is no water temperature sensor at this beach. The nearest Gulf measurement is the NDBC buoy at the Egmont Channel entrance, well offshore to the south, and the card above shows its distance along with the reading. Every closer sensor sits inside Tampa Bay, which is a different body of water, so we do not use those. source

Nearby beaches

See all eight Pinellas beaches side by side or read today's red tide samples across the county.

Where this data comes from

Data from NOAA, NWS, FWC and FL Dept. of Health. Nably is not affiliated with these agencies.

Conditions change quickly. This page summarizes public data from government agencies and may be delayed or incomplete. Always check posted beach flags and follow lifeguard instructions. Nably is a marketplace that connects renters with local hosts and does not operate any beach or rental equipment.