Atlantic Beach: 15th St.
About
Atlantic Beach: 15th St. is a public beach access point in the town of Atlantic Beach, Florida. It's a straightforward place to reach the sand, with parking at the access and lifeguards on duty. Dogs are allowed, which makes it an option for visitors bringing a pet to the shore. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Jacksonville Beach weather station run to highs around 77°F in April and 80°F in October, while July and August climb to about 89°F with the most rainy days of the year. For time off the beach, several trails lie within a short drive. Willie Brown Trail and Timucuan Trail are both under 6 miles away, and the Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail and Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking Trail sit a little farther north, at roughly 7 and 8 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Atlantic Beach: 15th 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, 3.6 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)5.7 mi- Spanish Pond TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.8 mi
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking6.6 mi
TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)6.8 mi- Fort George Island AreaHiking6.8 mi
TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)6.9 mi- Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHiking7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Atlantic Beach: 15th 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, 3.6 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.
