Atlantic Beach: 18th St.
About
Atlantic Beach: 18th St. is a public beach access point in Atlantic Beach, Florida, about half a mile from the town center. It offers parking and lifeguards, and dogs are allowed. For the most comfortable weather, consider spring or fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 77°F and October highs near 80°F, while midsummer climbs to about 90°F with more frequent rainy days. Several trails lie within a short drive. Willie Brown Trail and Timucuan Trail are both about 5.4 miles away, Spanish Pond Trail is about 5.6 miles away, and Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail is roughly 6.1 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
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: 18th 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 64–83°F and lows of 47–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Mayport Pilot Stn, FL weather station, 3.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan64° high47° low
- Feb66° high49° low
- Mar71° high54° low
- Apr77° high60° low
- May83° high68° low
- Jun88° high73° low
- Jul90° high75° low
- Aug89° high75° low
- Sep86° high73° low
- Oct80° high66° low
- Nov72° high57° low
- Dec66° high50° low
Nearby
Willie Brown TrailHikingPhoto: davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.4 mi
Timucuan TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.4 mi- Spanish Pond TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.6 mi
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking6.1 mi
- Fort George Island AreaHiking6.4 mi
TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)6.6 mi
TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)6.7 mi- Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHiking7.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Atlantic Beach: 18th 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
64° / 47°
9 wet
Feb
66° / 49°
8 wet
Mar
71° / 54°
9 wet
Apr
77° / 60°
7 wet
May
83° / 68°
8 wet
Jun
88° / 73°
12 wet
Jul
90° / 75°
13 wet
Aug
89° / 75°
14 wet
Sep
86° / 73°
12 wet
Oct
80° / 66°
10 wet
Nov
72° / 57°
8 wet
Dec
66° / 50°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mayport Pilot Stn, FL, 3.8 mi away at 16 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.
