Apollo Beach: Apollo Beach Nature Park
About
Apollo Beach Nature Park is a public beach access point in Florida, set within the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve about 2 miles from the town of Apollo Beach. The site has restrooms and parking, making it a straightforward stop for a day at the shore. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 72°F with lows near 51°F, while summer brings highs near 91°F and rain on about 17 days a month in July and August. For time off the sand, the Golden Aster Scrub Preserve Trail lies about 3.4 miles away and the Tortoise Trek about 4 miles. Farther out, the North (Red) Loop and Sandpine Trail are each roughly 8 to 8.5 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
Lot
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Apollo Beach: Apollo Beach Nature Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 72–85°F and lows of 51–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tampa Bay Area Wfo, FL weather station, 6.1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan72° high51° low
- Feb75° high53° low
- Mar78° high57° low
- Apr83° high62° low
- May88° high67° low
- Jun90° high72° low
- Jul91° high73° low
- Aug91° high74° low
- Sep90° high73° low
- Oct85° high67° low
- Nov79° high58° low
- Dec74° high54° low
Where it is
- Apollo Beach Nature Preserve · Public land
- Nearest town
- Apollo Beach, Florida · 2.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
Golden Aster Scrub Preserve TrailHikingPhoto: Always Ascetic, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)3.4 mi- Tortoise TrekHiking4 mi
- North (Red) LoopHiking8 mi
- Sandpine TrailHiking8.5 mi
Palmetto PassHikingPhoto: heytampa, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8.6 mi- Perimeter PathHikingPhoto: heytampa, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8.6 mi
- Tortoise TrailHikingPhoto: heytampa, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8.6 mi
- Blue LoopHiking8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Apollo Beach: Apollo Beach Nature Park
Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
72° / 51°
7 wet
Feb
75° / 53°
6 wet
Mar
78° / 57°
6 wet
Apr
83° / 62°
6 wet
May
88° / 67°
8 wet
Jun
90° / 72°
14 wet
Jul
91° / 73°
17 wet
Aug
91° / 74°
17 wet
Sep
90° / 73°
13 wet
Oct
85° / 67°
8 wet
Nov
79° / 58°
5 wet
Dec
74° / 54°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tampa Bay Area Wfo, FL, 6.1 mi away at 40 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
