Atlantic Beach: 13th St.
About
Atlantic Beach: 13th St. is a public beach access point in the town of Atlantic Beach, Florida, about a tenth of a mile from the town center. It offers an accessible way onto the sand, and lifeguards are on duty here. Dogs are allowed at this access, which makes it an option for beachgoers bringing a pet along. For comfortable weather, spring is a good bet. Typical averages from the nearby Jacksonville Beach weather station show April highs around 77°F and lows near 63°F, while summer brings highs in the upper 80s and the most wet days of the year, with about 14 in August. Several trails sit within a short drive for anyone wanting to pair a beach visit with a walk. Willie Brown Trail is about 5.6 miles away and Timucuan Trail about 5.8 miles. Farther out, Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail is about 6.7 miles away and Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking Trail about 8 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Atlantic Beach: 13th St.
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–83°F and lows of 49–70°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Jacksonville Beach, FL weather station, 3.5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high49° low
- Feb68° high52° low
- Mar72° high57° low
- Apr77° high63° low
- May83° high70° low
- Jun87° high75° low
- Jul89° high77° low
- Aug89° high77° low
- Sep86° high76° low
- Oct80° high69° low
- Nov73° high60° low
- Dec67° high53° low
Nearby
Willie Brown TrailHikingPhoto: davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.6 mi
Timucuan TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.8 mi- Spanish Pond TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.9 mi
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking6.7 mi
TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)6.9 mi- Fort George Island AreaHiking7 mi
TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)7 mi- Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHiking8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Atlantic Beach: 13th St.
Best months: October–May. 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
65° / 49°
10 wet
Feb
68° / 52°
9 wet
Mar
72° / 57°
8 wet
Apr
77° / 63°
7 wet
May
83° / 70°
8 wet
Jun
87° / 75°
12 wet
Jul
89° / 77°
13 wet
Aug
89° / 77°
14 wet
Sep
86° / 76°
13 wet
Oct
80° / 69°
10 wet
Nov
73° / 60°
8 wet
Dec
67° / 53°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jacksonville Beach, FL, 3.5 mi away at 10 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
