Atlantic Beach: 5th St.
About
Atlantic Beach: 5th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 0.7 miles from the town of Atlantic Beach. It offers lifeguards, accessible access to the sand, and parking, and dogs are allowed. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable beach weather. Typical averages from the nearby Jacksonville Beach weather station show April highs around 77°F and October highs around 80°F, while July and August reach about 89°F with the most rainy days of the year. For a change from the shore, several trails lie a short drive away. The Willie Brown Trail is about 6 miles off, the Timucuan Trail and Spanish Pond Trail are each a little farther, and the Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail is roughly 7 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Small lot
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: 5th 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, 2.9 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 TrailHiking5.9 mi
- Timucuan TrailHiking6.1 mi
- Spanish Pond TrailHiking6.3 mi
- TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHiking7.2 mi
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking7.3 mi
- TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHiking7.4 mi
- Fort George Island AreaHiking7.5 mi
- Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHiking8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
