79°
Sunny
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Duval County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Jacksonville Beach
503 N 1st St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
The most-developed beach east of Jacksonville — wide hard-packed sand, the Jacksonville Beach Pier, the SeaWalk Pavilion with summer events, and beachfront restaurants and bars on Beach Boulevard. Surfable, but crowded on weekends.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 81°F water · 79°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — high surf advisory issued june 3 at 4:53pm edt until june 4 at 5:00am edt by nws jacksonville fl
57 /100
good
42 Swim
67 Sunbathe
81 Walk
26 Fish
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 1.5 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 4:53PM EDT until June 5 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
High Surf High Surf Advisory
High Surf Advisory issued June 3 at 4:53PM EDT until June 4 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
79°F
Clear
Wind
20 mph
NE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
81°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
11:45 PM
4.5 ft · in 2.3h
Barometer
30.17 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
16 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ452)
The JAX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- FLZ124 Nassau-Duval-Flagler-St. Johns — Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach, n/a
- GAZ154 Glynn-Camden — Brunswick, St. Simons, Country Club Estates, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:11 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 11:24 AM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 4:46 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 11:45 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Mostly Sunny
0%
85
84°
Mostly Sunny
2%
85
85°
Mostly Sunny
4%
85
86°
Partly Sunny
11%
85
87°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
46
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
55%
34
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:50 AM - 4:50 AM
Minor
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Major
3:10 PM - 5:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid municipal lots and metered street parking near the pier and SeaWalk.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited 9 AM – 5 PM, April 1 – September 30. Leashed access at other hours.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
503 N 1st St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Jacksonville Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Jacksonville Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Jacksonville Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited 9 AM – 5 PM, April 1 – September 30. Leashed access at other hours.
Is there an entry fee at Jacksonville Beach?
Entry to Jacksonville Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Jacksonville Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Jacksonville Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Jacksonville Beach?
Amenities at Jacksonville Beach include lifeguards, pier, restrooms, showers, restaurants, shops, pavilion.
When is the water warmest at Jacksonville Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Jacksonville Beach located?
Jacksonville Beach is in Duval County, FL, at 503 N 1st St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS