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

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · 84°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 75, with temperatures rising to around 76 overnight. South wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

92°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
37% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

33 /100

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24 Swim

53 Sunbathe

29 Walk

35 Fish

33 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Water level 0.8 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.

NOAA station 8720218 · Observed 1.02 ft · Predicted 0.26 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

92°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

6 to 13 mph

Rain

37%

Today

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

93°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

84°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

6:40 PM

4.6 ft · in 3.9h

Barometer

30.07 inHg

1018 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

NWS SRF · JAX · Issued Jun 25, 9:00 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Sunset

8:31 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
5:55 AM	High	3.6 ft
11:43 AM	Low	0.1 ft
6:40 PM	High	4.6 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

92°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

37%

Fri Jun 26

93°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

49%

Sat Jun 27

94°

Sunny

12%

Sun Jun 28

95°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

18%

Mon Jun 29

93°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

54%

Tue Jun 30

89°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

41%

Wed Jul 1

89°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 6 to 13 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 37% rain chance
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.

Major

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Minor

2:30 AM - 3:30 AM

Major

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Minor

4:40 PM - 5:40 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

lifeguardspierrestroomsshowersrestaurantsshopspavilion

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.