Fort Lauderdale: NE 18th St.
About
Fort Lauderdale: NE 18th St. is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 2.4 miles from Wilton Manors. It offers a straightforward way onto the sand, with lifeguards on duty and parking on site. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit, with typical highs around 77 to 80°F and lows near 60 to 64°F from January through March, based on averages from a nearby weather station. Summer runs hotter and wetter, with typical highs near 91°F and about 14 rainy days a month from June through August. A fee is charged at this access point, so plan for it when you arrive. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Trail is under a mile away if you want to pair a beach day with a walk. Hollywood Holds, a climbing area, is about 9 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Fee
Parking 1.75/hour
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Fort Lauderdale: NE 18th 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: 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, 0.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan77° high60° low
- Feb78° high61° low
- Mar80° high64° low
- Apr83° high68° low
- May86° high72° low
- Jun89° high76° low
- Jul91° high76° low
- Aug91° high77° low
- Sep89° high77° low
- Oct86° high74° low
- Nov82° high68° low
- Dec78° high63° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Fort Lauderdale: NE 18th St.
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
77° / 60°
7 wet
Feb
78° / 61°
6 wet
Mar
80° / 64°
7 wet
Apr
83° / 68°
7 wet
May
86° / 72°
10 wet
Jun
89° / 76°
14 wet
Jul
91° / 76°
14 wet
Aug
91° / 77°
14 wet
Sep
89° / 77°
15 wet
Oct
86° / 74°
12 wet
Nov
82° / 68°
9 wet
Dec
78° / 63°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Lauderdale Beach, FL, 0.8 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.
