Atlantic Beach: 3rd St.
About
Atlantic Beach: 3rd St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about a mile from the town of Atlantic Beach. It has parking and lifeguards on duty, and dogs are allowed, which makes it a practical stop for a beach day with the whole household. As a beach destination, the warm months suit swimming best. Typical averages from the nearby Jacksonville Beach weather station show highs of about 83°F in May and 89°F in July and August, though summer also brings the most wet days, around 13 to 14 a month. For milder outings, spring and fall highs run in the 70s to around 80°F. Several trails sit within about seven miles for a change of pace. The Willie Brown Trail, Timucuan Trail and Spanish Pond Trail are each around six miles away, and the Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail is a little farther, at about seven and a half 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: 3rd 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, 2.8 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)6 mi
Timucuan TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)6.2 mi- Spanish Pond TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)6.3 mi
TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)7.3 mi- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking7.4 mi
TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)7.4 mi- Fort George Island AreaHiking7.6 mi
- Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHiking8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Atlantic Beach: 3rd 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, 2.8 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.
