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MacDill Beach
4.5★ · 154 Google ratings · Tampa, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
20 ft away · free
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of MacDill Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Go for relaxation, not swimming
The bay waters are calm with no waves, making it ideal for families wanting to lounge, fish, play.
Visit October through June
One reviewer noted the beach was uncrowded during July through September but expressed uncertainty about other seasons.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Verify military access first
This beach is on MacDill Air Force Base and requires military ID or veteran status; non-authorized visitors report.
Avoid swimming, July through September
A permanent bacteria warning sign is posted, and reviewers report sand fleas and no-see-ums causing severe itching that lasted weeks.
Bring food and water
The on-base restaurant has limited or closed hours, so plan to bring your own supplies.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · overcast
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.2 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the E
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:33 | High tide | ↑ |
| 15:57 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:58 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Tampa, FL 33621
🅿 Parking 20 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at MacDill Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 20 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at MacDill Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does MacDill Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 ft from the listing.
When is MacDill Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
