Hudson Beach

Ocean beach in Florida, 0.2 mi of shoreline facing north-west, with parking, bathrooms, and restaurants within walking distance.

Calm water 7.3
Sunset over water
Pier
Restaurants and bars

HoursNot on file
Parking9 lots within 1,310 ft
DirectionsGoogle Maps

6.6/ 10Good

How we score beaches

Calm water: 7.3 of 10
Water: 87 Ftoday
Sunset: 7:41 pmover the water
Parking: Mapped9 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk: Lowtoday
Families: Very good

84of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 26% rain chance.

74 Fclear

High: 86 F
Sea temperature: 87 F
Waves: 0.3 ftup to 0.7 ft
Wind: 3 mphup to 8 mph
Rain chance: 26%
UV index: 8high
Sun: 7:13 am to 7:41 pm

Surf zoneNWS Tampa Bay Ruskin forecast for Coastal Pasco, issued 4:00 am EDT, Wed Sep 9

Rip current riskLowtoday
Surf1 ft or less
ThunderstormsModerate
Rip risk tonightLow

Tidesnext low at 6:53 am

High1:02 am3.2 ft
Low6:53 am1.0 ft
High12:49 pm4.0 ft
Low7:40 pm0.5 ft

8:00 am · best74 Fclear, 3% rain, 2 mph
11:00 am83 Fclear, 3% rain, 3 mph
2:00 pm84 Fmostly clear, 16% rain, 8 mph
5:00 pm83 Fmostly clear, 26% rain, 2 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-4). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Hudson, Hudson Creek (8727061), 330 ft from the beach, heights above MLLW. Rip current risk and surf from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for the zone; a low risk still means rip currents near piers, jetties, and inlets.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

FamiliesVery goodCalm water 7.3, bathrooms nearby
SwimmingGoodWaves around 2.0 ft, sea 76 F on average
SunsetsVery goodover the water 8 months a year
ConvenienceGood9 parking lots, 2 places to eat

How the Beach Score is calculated: 6.6 of 10

The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.

Component	Points	Fact
Facilities	2.5 of 3	Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, restaurants.
Calm water	1.5 of 2	Mean daily maximum wave 2.0 ft.
Warm water	0.6 of 1	Mean sea temperature 76 F.
Sunset over water	1.0 of 1	8 months a year, March to October.

Ranks #6 of 67 for pier in Florida, #11 of 37 for beachfront hotels in Florida, #12 of 60 for hotels nearby in Florida, #14 of 124 for parking in Florida, #14 of 57 for sunset over water in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Hudson Beach: waterfront house on stilts with dock and thatched roof structure

Hudson Beach: waterfront homes and buildings at sunset over calm water

Photo: Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Amenities

Parking9 nearby
Free parkingNo
Bathrooms2 nearby
ShowersNo
Restaurants and bars2 nearby
Beachfront hotels1 nearby
Hotels nearby1 nearby
Beachfront campingNo
Camping nearbyNo
Pier5 nearby
BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

Sunset over waterYes, March to October
Calm water7.3 of 10
Warm water6.1 of 10

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Hours and fees are not on file yet. No operator page found yet.

Address: 6345 Clark Street, hudson, FL 34667

Address from OpenStreetMap (tags on the nearest parking lot).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces north-west (294 degrees). The sun sets over the water in 8 months, March to October.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Pick a date to see what Hudson Beach is usually like then.

Early October is usually warm, with warm water and some rainy days.

Water: 80 FWarm
High: 82 FWarm
Rainy day: 29%Some rain
Waves: 2.1 ftModerate
Sunset: Yesover the water in October

What to expect

Warm swimming water, around 80 F
Moderate waves, around 2.1 ft
Some rainy days in October (7 a month)
Sunset over the water
October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach

2 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 23 years, 1 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Milton, October 2024, 60.2 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Hudson Beach through the year

Measure
Warm water	Jan: 59 F, cold	Feb: 64 F, cool	Mar: 70 F, mild	Apr: 75 F, warm	May: 82 F, very warm	Jun: 86 F, very warm	Jul: 89 F, very warm	Aug: 89 F, very warm	Sep: 85 F, very warm	Oct: 79 F, warm	Nov: 72 F, mild	Dec: 64 F, cool
Low rain	Jan: 8 rainy days	Feb: 6 rainy days	Mar: 8 rainy days	Apr: 7 rainy days	May: 11 rainy days	Jun: 21 rainy days	Jul: 23 rainy days	Aug: 19 rainy days	Sep: 19 rainy days	Oct: 7 rainy days	Nov: 4 rainy days	Dec: 6 rainy days
Calm water	Jan: waves 2.8 ft, moderate	Feb: waves 2.2 ft, moderate	Mar: waves 2.5 ft, moderate	Apr: waves 2.2 ft, moderate	May: waves 1.7 ft, moderate	Jun: waves 1.7 ft, moderate	Jul: waves 1.3 ft, usually calm	Aug: waves 1.9 ft, moderate	Sep: waves 1.6 ft, moderate	Oct: waves 2.2 ft, moderate	Nov: waves 1.9 ft, moderate	Dec: waves 2.3 ft, moderate

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

Best overallOctober to Novembermild water · fewer rainy days · calm water · warm days
Warmest waterJuly to August89 F average
DriestNovember4 rainy days a month
Best for sunsetsMarch to OctoberSun sets over the water

All monthly averages, 2023-2025

Month	Sea temp	Air max	Rain days	Wave height
Jan	59 F (15 C)	67 F (19 C)	8	2.8 ft
Feb	64 F (18 C)	72 F (22 C)	6	2.2 ft
Mar	70 F (21 C)	76 F (24 C)	8	2.5 ft
Apr	75 F (24 C)	82 F (28 C)	7	2.2 ft
May	82 F (28 C)	85 F (30 C)	11	1.7 ft
Jun	86 F (30 C)	88 F (31 C)	21	1.7 ft
Jul	89 F (32 C)	89 F (32 C)	23	1.3 ft
Aug	89 F (32 C)	89 F (32 C)	19	1.9 ft
Sep	85 F (30 C)	87 F (31 C)	19	1.6 ft
Oct	79 F (26 C)	82 F (28 C)	7	2.2 ft
Nov	72 F (22 C)	76 F (25 C)	4	1.9 ft
Dec	64 F (18 C)	71 F (22 C)	6	2.3 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Stay near Hudson Beach

Inn on the Gulf290 ft from the beach, on the beachMap

Mapped in OpenStreetMap. Names and distances only; Beaches With has no booking partner yet.

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Nearest essentials

Parkingat the beach
Bathroom160 ft
Foodat the beach
Hotel290 ft

Straight-line from the beach centre, walking at 80 m a minute, from OpenStreetMap. See them on the map.

Hudson Beach

Beach Score6.6 / 10 · Good
Today84 · Good beach day
Rip current riskLow today

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Explore Hudson Beach

Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

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All places near Hudson Beach as a list (20)

Beach access Main access and 1 more · Nearest parking at the beach · Nearest food and drinks at the beach · Nearest restrooms 160 ft

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of the beach as mapped in OpenStreetMap; walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 28.3616, -82.7108. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

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Questions about Hudson Beach

Is there parking at Hudson Beach?

Yes. 9 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Hudson Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (32 C) in July and 59 F (15 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Hudson Beach?

Calm water scores 7.3 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.0 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Hudson Beach?

Yes, in 8 months a year (March to October), based on the shore direction and the monthly sunset azimuth.

When is hurricane season at Hudson Beach?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 15 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 5 at hurricane strength, most in July, August and September. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Hudson, Hudson Creek (8727061), public domain
Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service TBW office for Coastal Pasco (FLZ149), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

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