Neptune Beach

202 1st St, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

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.

Great day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 81°F water · 78°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Weather

  • 78°F air — ideal beach weather
  • 21 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
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.

NOAA station 8720218 · Observed 1.89 ft · Predicted 0.42 ft

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

NWS · In effect through Jun 5, 9:00 PM

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

NWS · In effect through Jun 4, 9:00 AM

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.

Air Temp
78°F
Mostly Clear and Windy
Wind
21 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
81°F
Mostly Sunny
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
4 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo 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 3, 9:00 PM

Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
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
Today Jun 3
78°

Sunny

0%
76
Thu Jun 4
81°

Mostly Sunny

0%
76
Fri Jun 5
83°

Mostly Sunny

2%
85
Sat Jun 6
84°

Mostly Sunny

4%
85
Sun Jun 7
85°

Partly Sunny

11%
85
Mon Jun 8
85°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%
46
Tue Jun 9
83°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

55%
34
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F

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

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

restroomsrestaurants in town center
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.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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