Atlantic Beach

200 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

The northernmost of the three Jacksonville beach towns — bordered by the Mayport Naval Station and Hanna Park on the north end (where the surf is bigger and the beach quieter). Residential, walkable to Beaches Town Center, and Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park has dunes, a 60-acre freshwater lake, and 20+ miles of trails.

Stay 4

Ideal for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 76°F water · 74°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. North wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 74°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

  • 76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

  • NWS alert active — rip current statement issued november 7 at 12:56pm est until november 9 at 7:00am est by nws jacksonville fl
68 /100
good
55 Swim
79 Sunbathe
85 Walk
81 Photo

Best for walking today

Rip Currents Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 7 at 12:56PM EST until November 9 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

NWS · In effect through Nov 9, 7:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Air Temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
13 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
44 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Jacksonville
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
76°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:11 PM
5.0 ft · in 38m
Wave Height
3.0 ft
11s · E swell
Barometer
29.93 inHg
1014 hPa · buoy 41008
Water Quality
No recent sample
Last reading 7w ago: elevated
USGS · not a current condition

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 Nov 7, 11:00 AM

Sunrise
6:44 AM
Sunset
5:34 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
12:15 AM Low 0.5 ft
6:59 AM High 5.7 ft
12:54 PM Low 0.6 ft
7:11 PM High 5.0 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8720218, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Nov 7
74°

Mostly Sunny

0%
68
Sun Nov 8
74°

Mostly Sunny

1%
82
Mon Nov 9
75°

Sunny

0%
85
Tue Nov 10
75°

Sunny

1%
86
Wed Nov 11
74°

Partly Sunny

3%
85
Thu Nov 12
72°

Chance Rain Showers

28%
65
Fri Nov 13
66°

Partly Sunny

14%
62
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°F

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

Parking

Free street parking; paid lot at Hanna Park ($5/vehicle, $3 pedestrian).

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed (max 12 ft) year-round; in-water off-leash with owner permitted.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

200 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

restroomsrestaurants nearbyHanna Park (camping, trails) nearby
Is it safe to swim at Atlantic Beach today?

Atlantic 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. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Atlantic Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed (max 12 ft) year-round; in-water off-leash with owner permitted.

Is there an entry fee at Atlantic Beach?

Entry to Atlantic Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Atlantic Beach?

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

What amenities are at Atlantic Beach?

Amenities at Atlantic Beach include restrooms, restaurants nearby, Hanna Park (camping, trails) nearby.

When is the water warmest at Atlantic 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 Atlantic Beach located?

Atlantic Beach is in Duval County, FL, at 200 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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