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Fort Lauderdale: Anchor Drive

Florida

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Anchor Drive is a public beach access point in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, about 4 miles from the center of town. The access is accessible, making it a straightforward way onto the sand for anyone who needs it. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Ft Lauderdale Beach show January highs around 77°F with lows near 60°F, while summer highs reach about 91°F and bring the most wet days of the year. For more to do nearby, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Trail is about 3 miles away, and the Hollywood Holds climbing area is roughly 5 miles off.

Beach Details

Parking

None at the access

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.

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Location

Fort Lauderdale: Anchor Drive

Florida

Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 77–83°F and lows of 60–68°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Lauderdale Beach, FL weather station, 3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan77° high60° low
  2. Feb78° high61° low
  3. Mar80° high64° low
  4. Apr83° high68° low
  5. May86° high72° low
  6. Jun89° high76° low
  7. Jul91° high76° low
  8. Aug91° high77° low
  9. Sep89° high77° low
  10. Oct86° high74° low
  11. Nov82° high68° low
  12. Dec78° high63° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · 3.9 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Fort Lauderdale: Anchor Drive

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.

  1. Jan

    77° / 60°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    78° / 61°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    80° / 64°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    83° / 68°

    7 wet

  5. May

    86° / 72°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    89° / 76°

    14 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 76°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    91° / 77°

    14 wet

  9. Sep

    89° / 77°

    15 wet

  10. Oct

    86° / 74°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    82° / 68°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    78° / 63°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Lauderdale Beach, FL, 3 mi away at 4 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.