Butler Beach: Matanzas Ave.
About
Butler Beach: Matanzas Ave. is a public beach access point in Florida, about half a mile from the town of Butler Beach. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with restrooms on site and lifeguards on duty. The access is accessible, and dogs are allowed, so it works for visitors with pets. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby St Augustine Lighthouse weather station show April highs around 80°F and October highs around 82°F, while summer brings highs near 90°F and more frequent wet days. A fee is charged to use the beach. For time off the sand, Moses Creek Conservation Area Trail is about 3 miles away, and Rattlesnake Island, a climbing area, is roughly 7 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Entrance 6.00
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
Butler Beach: Matanzas Ave.
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 67–85°F and lows of 48–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the St Augustine Lighthouse, FL weather station, 6.5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan67° high48° low
- Feb70° high50° low
- Mar74° high55° low
- Apr80° high61° low
- May85° high67° low
- Jun89° high72° low
- Jul91° high74° low
- Aug90° high74° low
- Sep87° high73° low
- Oct82° high67° low
- Nov75° high58° low
- Dec69° high51° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Butler Beach: Matanzas Ave.
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
67° / 48°
9 wet
Feb
70° / 50°
8 wet
Mar
74° / 55°
8 wet
Apr
80° / 61°
7 wet
May
85° / 67°
8 wet
Jun
89° / 72°
12 wet
Jul
91° / 74°
13 wet
Aug
90° / 74°
14 wet
Sep
87° / 73°
13 wet
Oct
82° / 67°
10 wet
Nov
75° / 58°
8 wet
Dec
69° / 51°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at St Augustine Lighthouse, FL, 6.5 mi away at 12 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.
