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Pine Island Park: sandy beach with swimmers, palm trees, houses along shoreline6 photos
Photo: Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Pine Island Park

Florida

Ocean beach in Florida, facing south-west, with parking, bathrooms, and restaurants within walking distance.

  • Calm water 7.8
  • Sunset over water
  • Pier
  • Restaurants and bars
  • HoursClosed now, opens 8:30 am
  • Parking$5 per day
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
6.7/ 10Good
How we score beaches
Calm water
7.8 of 10
Water
88 Ftoday
Sunset
7:41 pmover the water
Parking
$5 per day
Rip risk
Lowtoday
Families
Very good
83of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 28% rain chance.

75 Fclear
High
85 F
Sea temperature
88 F
Waves
0.3 ftup to 0.7 ft
Wind
5 mphup to 7 mph
Rain chance
28%
UV index
8high
Sun
7:13 am to 7:41 pm
Surf zoneNWS Tampa Bay Ruskin forecast for Coastal Hernando, issued 4:00 am EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskLowtoday
  • Surf1 ft or less
  • ThunderstormsModerate
  • Rip risk tonightLow
Tidesnext high at 2:38 am
  1. High2:38 am2.7 ft
  2. Low8:30 am1.0 ft
  3. High2:27 pm3.2 ft
  4. Low9:05 pm0.7 ft
  1. 8:00 am75 Fclear, 4% rain, 3 mph
  2. 11:00 am · best83 Fclear, 3% rain, 3 mph
  3. 2:00 pm85 Fclear, 9% rain, 6 mph
  4. 5:00 pm84 Fovercast, 28% rain, 6 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 Bayport (8727151), 2.4 mi 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 7.8, bathrooms nearby
  • SwimmingVery goodWaves around 1.9 ft, sea 76 F on average
  • SunsetsGoodover the water 5 months a year
  • ConvenienceFair3 parking lots, 1 places to eat
How the Beach Score is calculated: 6.7 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.

ComponentPointsFact
Facilities2.5 of 3Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, restaurants.
Calm water1.6 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 1.9 ft.
Warm water0.6 of 1Mean sea temperature 76 F.
Sunset over water1.0 of 15 months a year, October to February.

Ranks #5 of 67 for pier in Florida, #9 of 41 for showers in Florida, #12 of 124 for parking in Florida, #12 of 57 for sunset over water in Florida, #12 of 67 for restaurants and bars 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.

Aerial view of Pine Island Park in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023
Pine Island Park: sunset over wetland landscape with palm trees and vegetation
Pine Island Park: sunset over waterway with palm trees and marshland vegetation

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Michelle Maria, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)View all 6 photos

Amenities

  • Parking3 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • Bathrooms1 nearby
  • Showers1 nearby
  • Restaurants and bars1 nearby
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearbyNo
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • Pier1 nearby
  • BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunset over waterYes, October to February
  • Calm water7.8 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
8:30 a.m. to sunset, daily
Parking fee
Parking $5 per day (credit card only)
Operator
Run by Hernando County
Address
10800 Pine Island Drive, Weeki Wachee

From Hernando County, checked Sep 6, 2026. Hours and fees change; the official page is the final word. Address from OpenStreetMap (tags on the beach).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces south-west (226 degrees). The sun sets over the water in 5 months, October to February.

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

Planning a trip

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

Water
80 FWarm
High
83 FWarm
Rainy day
32%Some rain
Waves
1.8 ftModerate
Sunset
Yesover the water in October

What to expect

  • Warm swimming water, around 80 F
  • Moderate waves, around 1.8 ft
  • Some rainy days in October (8 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

1 October storm within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 46 years. Most recent in any month: Tropical Storm Nicole, November 2022, 16.2 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Pine Island Park through the year

Warm water
Low rain
Calm water

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 Novemberwarm water · fewer rainy days · calm water · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to August89 F average
  • DriestNovember4 rainy days a month
  • Best for sunsetsOctober to FebruarySun sets over the water
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Pine Island Park: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.405060708090100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan59 F (15 C)66 F (19 C)82.6 ft
Feb64 F (18 C)72 F (22 C)52.0 ft
Mar70 F (21 C)75 F (24 C)92.3 ft
Apr75 F (24 C)80 F (27 C)62.0 ft
May82 F (28 C)85 F (29 C)121.6 ft
Jun86 F (30 C)88 F (31 C)191.6 ft
Jul89 F (32 C)89 F (32 C)201.3 ft
Aug89 F (32 C)89 F (32 C)211.7 ft
Sep85 F (30 C)88 F (31 C)181.5 ft
Oct79 F (26 C)82 F (28 C)81.9 ft
Nov72 F (22 C)76 F (25 C)41.7 ft
Dec64 F (18 C)70 F (21 C)62.1 ft

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

Explore Pine Island Park

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

All places near Pine Island Park as a list (6)

Nearest parking at the beach · Nearest food and drinks at the beach · Nearest restrooms at the beach · Nearest showers at the beach

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 28.5686, -82.6557. 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 Pine Island Park

Is there parking at Pine Island Park?

Yes. 3 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Pine Island Park?

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 Pine Island Park?

Calm water scores 7.8 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 1.9 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Pine Island Park?

Yes, in 5 months a year (October to February), based on the shore direction and the monthly sunset azimuth.

When is hurricane season at Pine Island Park?

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, 13 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 3 at hurricane strength, most in June, August and September. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

  • © OpenStreetMap contributors (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • 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 Bayport (8727151), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service TBW office for Coastal Hernando (FLZ148), 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.

© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.