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Bald Point: Tarpon Street

Florida

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Bald Point: Tarpon Street is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 8 miles from the town of Panacea. It serves as a straightforward way onto the beach for anyone in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Panacea show highs around 80°F in April and 82°F in October. Midsummer is hotter, with July highs typically around 92°F and lows near 72°F. For more time on the water, the Ochlockonee River lies about 9.5 miles away and offers river fishing.

Beach Details

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.

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Location

Bald Point: Tarpon Street

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–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–82°F and lows of 39–58°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Panacea 1 S, FL weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan64° high39° low
  2. Feb67° high42° low
  3. Mar73° high48° low
  4. Apr80° high54° low
  5. May86° high62° low
  6. Jun89° high70° low
  7. Jul92° high72° low
  8. Aug91° high72° low
  9. Sep88° high69° low
  10. Oct82° high58° low
  11. Nov73° high47° low
  12. Dec66° high42° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Panacea, Florida · 7.8 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Bald Point: Tarpon Street

Best months: October–April. 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.

  1. Jan

    64° / 39°

  2. Feb

    67° / 42°

  3. Mar

    73° / 48°

  4. Apr

    80° / 54°

  5. May

    86° / 62°

  6. Jun

    89° / 70°

  7. Jul

    92° / 72°

  8. Aug

    91° / 72°

  9. Sep

    88° / 69°

  10. Oct

    82° / 58°

  11. Nov

    73° / 47°

  12. Dec

    66° / 42°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Panacea 1 S, FL, 10.3 mi away at 6 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.