Atlantic Beach: 20th St.
About
Atlantic Beach: 20th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about a mile from the town of Atlantic Beach. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with parking on site and dogs allowed, so it works for a quick visit with a pet along. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 77°F and October highs near 80°F, while July and August average about 90°F with the most wet days of the year. For time off the beach, several trails lie within about six miles. The Willie Brown Trail and Timucuan Trail are each just over five miles away, and the Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail and the TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center Trails are both within about six and a half miles.
Beach Details
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: 20th 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, 3.5 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)5.2 mi
Timucuan TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.3 mi- Spanish Pond TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5.4 mi
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking5.8 mi
- Fort George Island AreaHiking6 mi
TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)6.4 mi
TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)6.5 mi- Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHiking7.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Atlantic Beach: 20th 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, 3.5 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.
