Atlantic Beach: 8th St.
About
Atlantic Beach: 8th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about half a mile from the town of Atlantic Beach. Lifeguards are on duty here, and dogs are allowed, making it a straightforward choice for a beach day with a four-legged companion. For comfortable weather, spring and fall are the sweet spots: typical averages from the nearby Jacksonville Beach weather station show April highs around 77°F with lows near 63°F, and October highs around 80°F with lows near 69°F. Summer runs hotter and wetter, with July and August highs near 89°F and about 13 to 14 wet days a month. To pair the beach with a walk, the Willie Brown Trail and Timucuan Trail are each about 6 miles away, with Spanish Pond Trail close by and the Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail about 7 miles out.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
None at the access
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: 8th 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, 3.1 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 TrailHiking5.8 mi
- Timucuan TrailHiking6 mi
- Spanish Pond TrailHiking6.2 mi
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking7.1 mi
- TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHiking7.1 mi
- TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Fort George Island AreaHiking7.3 mi
- Bild Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHiking8.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
