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Aug 05, 2026 - 04:24 PM
Water near the jetties is not always clearer than the beach, but an incoming tide often brings cleaner Gulf water through St. Andrew Pass and improves visibility around the rocks. The bayside of Shell Island may look better when wind or waves stir up the pass. For a snorkeling trip that adjusts to the day’s water conditions, the Shell Island and Dolphin Tour with Marine Biology Guide explores several areas around St. Andrews Bay.
