92°
Sunny
5%
75
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.
85°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Low around 77, with temperatures rising to around 78 overnight. South wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Weather
- 92°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
71 /100
great
71 Swim
64 Sunbathe
79 Walk
76 Fish
76 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
92°F
Clear
Wind
12 mph
S
Rain
5%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
91°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
85°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
2.3 ft
SSE swell
Barometer
30.00 inHg
1016 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
16 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo 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
6:35 AM
Sunset
8:27 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:10 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 6:10 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 12:44 PM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 6:31 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:58 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 7:00 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 1:36 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 7:31 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:45 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 7:51 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 2:29 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 8:31 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:34 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 8:41 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 3:24 PM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 9:28 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:26 AM | High | 3.8 ft |
| 9:30 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 4:20 PM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 10:24 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:21 AM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 10:19 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 5:15 PM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 11:17 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:17 AM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 11:08 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:07 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8720218, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
91°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
37
91°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
48%
19
92°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
39%
22
91°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
26
91°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
53%
19
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
28
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 12 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 92°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Major
4:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Minor
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Major
4:20 PM - 6:20 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Jacksonville Beach today?
Jacksonville Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS