Boca Raton: South Inlet Park
About
Boca Raton: South Inlet Park is a public beach access point in Florida, about 3 miles from the town of Boca Raton. It sits within South Inlet Park and offers parking, restrooms, lifeguards and accessible access, so it works well for a straightforward day at the shore. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Pompano Beach show January highs around 76°F with lows near 60°F, while summer brings highs near 91°F and more frequent wet days. A fee is charged to use the beach. For a change from the sand, Boca Raton Trail lies about 6 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Fee
Parking 2.00/hour
Restrooms
Yes
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
Boca Raton: South Inlet Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 76–84°F and lows of 60–70°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Pompano Beach Airpark, FL weather station, 6.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan76° high60° low
- Feb78° high62° low
- Mar80° high65° low
- Apr84° high70° low
- May86° high73° low
- Jun89° high76° low
- Jul91° high78° low
- Aug91° high78° low
- Sep89° high77° low
- Oct86° high74° low
- Nov81° high68° low
- Dec78° high64° low
Where it is
- South Inlet Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Boca Raton, Florida · 3.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Boca Raton: South Inlet Park
Best months: November–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.
Jan
76° / 60°
7 wet
Feb
78° / 62°
7 wet
Mar
80° / 65°
7 wet
Apr
84° / 70°
7 wet
May
86° / 73°
10 wet
Jun
89° / 76°
14 wet
Jul
91° / 78°
16 wet
Aug
91° / 78°
16 wet
Sep
89° / 77°
16 wet
Oct
86° / 74°
13 wet
Nov
81° / 68°
10 wet
Dec
78° / 64°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pompano Beach Airpark, FL, 6.2 mi away at 21 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.
