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 · 62% rain · NWS alert active

Full NWS forecast for Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny. High near 94, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

94°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
62% 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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15 Sunbathe

0 Walk

19 Photo

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Weather alert in effect

Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 12:12AM EDT until July 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

94°F

Clear

Wind

12 mph

Rain

62%

Today

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

92°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

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 Jul 12, 3:00 PM

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

Today Jul 12

94°

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

62%

Mon Jul 13

92°

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

63%

Tue Jul 14

91°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

58%

Wed Jul 15

93°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

22%

Thu Jul 16

92°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

17%

Fri Jul 17

92°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

21%

Sat Jul 18

91°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%

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 62% chance of rain
critical Extra water / electrolytes 94°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

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Neptune Beach today?

Neptune 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 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.