88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
20
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 · NWS alert active · 82°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 28% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued september 9 at 1:44am edt until september 9 at 8:00pm edt by nws jacksonville fl
20 /100
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0 Swim
50 Sunbathe
24 Walk
0 Fish
29 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 1:44AM EDT until September 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
16 mph
E
Rain
28%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
8:14 PM
5.8 ft · in 57m
Wave Height
1.6 ft
9s · ENE swell
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.
- FLZ138 Flagler — Palm Coast n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Sunset
7:39 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:20 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:47 AM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 1:33 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 8:14 PM | High | 5.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:08 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 8:38 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 2:25 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:01 PM | High | 5.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:53 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:26 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 3:14 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:45 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:35 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 10:13 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 4:01 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:27 PM | High | 5.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:15 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:57 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 4:47 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:09 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:54 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 11:40 AM | High | 5.5 ft |
| 5:34 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 11:49 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:34 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 12:22 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 6:23 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8720218, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
32
89°
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
73%
15
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
70%
15
88°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
36%
35
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
37
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
36%
33
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°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
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Minor
5:10 AM - 6:10 AM
Major
11:20 AM - 1:20 PM
Minor
6:30 PM - 7:30 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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