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.

Eats & Drinks 39 Stay 17 Shops 5

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 87, 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. Low around 78, with temperatures rising to around 79 overnight. Southeast wind 6 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

87°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

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25 Walk

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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

NWS · In effect through Sep 9, 8:00 PM

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.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

87°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wind

16 mph

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

88°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 (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.

FLZ138 Flagler — Palm Coast n/a

NWS SRF · JAX · Issued Sep 9, 11:00 AM

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

Today Sep 9

87°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

28%

Thu Sep 10

88°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

34%

Fri Sep 11

88°

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

72%

Sat Sep 12

88°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

69%

Sun Sep 13

87°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

36%

Mon Sep 14

87°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

32%

Tue Sep 15

86°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

36%

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

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.