St. Andrews State Park shoreline

St. Andrews State Park

Panama City Beach

A large state park with jetties, a protected lagoon and a long gulf beach. The jetty side collects material after storms.

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1.4 ft of tide swing with the low in daylight, 8 mph SSE wind blowing offshore, 0.8 ft seas.

Best window 6:46 PM – 9:16 PM

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Conditions

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Live weather and marine data from Open-Meteo; tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Channel entrance.

Where it is

Panama City Beach

Tides

  • Low

    8:16 PM

    0.168 ft

  • High

    9:41 AM

    1.696 ft

  • Low

    9:23 PM

    0.013 ft

  • High

    10:52 AM

    1.826 ft

  • Low

    10:26 PM

    -0.104 ft

  • High

    12:00 PM

    1.926 ft

  • Low

    11:26 PM

    -0.168 ft

  • High

    1:02 PM

    1.969 ft

What people find here

  • ShellsGood

    Jetty side collects material after storms.

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  • Shark teethFair
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  • FossilsFair
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  • Sea glassPoor
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  • Sand dollarsFair
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  • Tidepool lifeGood

    Protected lagoon holds small marine life at low tide.

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Search guidance

Search the recent high-tide line near the jettiesCheck the lagoon side on a falling tideStay off the dunes and marked nesting areas

Rules and ethics

  • No live shelling

    Florida law prohibits taking live shellfish, including live queen and horse conch, in many areas. Check every shell for a living animal and return it to the water.

    Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

  • State park collecting limits

    Florida State Parks limit removal of natural material. Take only unoccupied loose shells and leave plants, driftwood and wildlife in place.

    Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

  • Sea turtle nesting season

    From May through October, nesting is active. Fill in holes, flatten sand castles, remove gear at night and keep white lights off the beach.

    Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

  • Dogs are not permitted on the beach

    Leashed dogs are allowed only in designated areas outside the beach itself.

    Official sourceVerified 7/27/2026Source

Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before collecting.

Access points

  • St. Andrews State Park main access

    Several paved lots inside the park · 8:00 a.m. until sundown · Included with admission · Paved path and beach wheelchair access

Practical info

Parking
Several paved lots inside the park
Restrooms
Yes
Dogs
Not allowed
Fee
Included with admission