Duval County, FL · Atlantic Ocean

Neptune Beach

The quieter middle sibling between Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach — a 1.5-mile residential beach community with a walkable village center at Beaches Town Center. Less commercial, more local-feel; bike from one Beach to the next.

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 91, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 102. East wind 7 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, with a low around 76. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

91°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
35% 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

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

91°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

7 to 13 mph

Rain

35%

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

4 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 8mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (FLZ125)

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

91°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

35%

Fri Jun 26

93°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

48%

Sat Jun 27

93°

Sunny

12%

Sun Jun 28

94°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

19%

Mon Jun 29

92°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

53%

Tue Jun 30

88°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

39%

Wed Jul 1

88°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 7 to 13 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 35% rain chance
critical Extra water / electrolytes 91°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Free street parking around Beaches Town Center; lots at major accesses.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed (max 12 ft) year-round per Ord. 2023-05; off-leash swimming permitted in the ocean only.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

202 1st St, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

Amenities

restroomsrestaurants in town center

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Neptune Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Neptune Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Neptune Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed (max 12 ft) year-round per Ord. 2023-05; off-leash swimming permitted in the ocean only.

Is there an entry fee at Neptune Beach?

Entry to Neptune Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Neptune Beach?

No lifeguards are stationed at Neptune Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Neptune Beach?

Amenities at Neptune Beach include restrooms, restaurants in town center.

When is the water warmest at Neptune 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 Neptune Beach located?

Neptune Beach is in Duval County, FL, at 202 1st St, Neptune Beach, FL 32266.