Sunset Beach: 8574 W Gulf Blvd.
About
Sunset Beach at 8574 W Gulf Blvd. is a public beach access point in Florida, about a mile from the town of Treasure Island. The name doubles as its street address on W Gulf Blvd., which makes it easy to find. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late fall through spring. Typical averages from the St Petersburg weather station, 8.4 miles away, run from highs around 70°F in January to the low 80s in April. Summer is hotter and wetter: highs reach about 91°F in July and August, with roughly 15 wet days in each of those months. Two trails make good add-ons to a beach day. Skyway Trail is 5.5 miles away, and Barrier Free Nature Trail is 9.3 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Sunset Beach: 8574 W Gulf Blvd.
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 70–84°F and lows of 54–70°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the St Petersburg, FL weather station, 8.4 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan70° high54° low
- Feb73° high57° low
- Mar76° high61° low
- Apr82° high66° low
- May87° high72° low
- Jun90° high76° low
- Jul91° high77° low
- Aug91° high77° low
- Sep89° high76° low
- Oct84° high70° low
- Nov77° high63° low
- Dec72° high58° low
Nearby
Skyway TrailHikingPhoto: zoso8203, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)5.5 mi- Barrier Free Nature TrailHiking9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Sunset Beach: 8574 W Gulf Blvd.
Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
70° / 54°
7 wet
Feb
73° / 57°
6 wet
Mar
76° / 61°
6 wet
Apr
82° / 66°
5 wet
May
87° / 72°
6 wet
Jun
90° / 76°
11 wet
Jul
91° / 77°
15 wet
Aug
91° / 77°
15 wet
Sep
89° / 76°
13 wet
Oct
84° / 70°
7 wet
Nov
77° / 63°
5 wet
Dec
72° / 58°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at St Petersburg, FL, 8.4 mi away at 8 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
