95°
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
61%
10
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 · 61% rain · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 110. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 76, with temperatures rising to around 77 overnight. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest 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
- 95°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 61% rain — rain likely at some point
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
- NWS alert active — heat advisory issued july 12 at 12:12am edt until july 12 at 7:00pm edt by nws jacksonville fl
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0 Swim
14 Sunbathe
0 Walk
0 Fish
18 Photo
Best for photography today
Weather alert in effect
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 12:12AM EDT until July 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Atmosphere
Air Temp
95°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
12 mph
SW
Rain
61%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:49 PM
5.4 ft · in 4.6h
Wave Height
2.0 ft
E swell
Barometer
30.11 inHg
1020 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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:59 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 7:11 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 12:55 PM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 7:49 PM | High | 5.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:56 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 8:11 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 1:53 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 8:46 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:49 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 9:10 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 2:50 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 9:41 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:41 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 10:06 AM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 3:44 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 10:33 PM | High | 5.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 11:00 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 4:39 PM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 11:22 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:20 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 11:52 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 5:34 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:10 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 6:10 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 12:44 PM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 6:31 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8720218, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
93°
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
62%
12
92°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
56%
19
94°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
34
94°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
36
94°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
34
92°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
34
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 12 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 61% chance of rain
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 95°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
10:20 PM - 12:20 AM
Minor
3:50 AM - 4:50 AM
Major
10:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Minor
7:00 PM - 8:00 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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS