Fort Lauderdale: Poinsettia St.
About
Fort Lauderdale: Poinsettia St. is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 0.7 miles from Birch Ocean Front. Lifeguards are posted here, which makes it a straightforward choice for a swim or a day on the sand. The weather is warm all year, with no snow days in the record. Typical averages from the Ft Lauderdale Beach weather station, about 1.4 miles away, show January highs near 77°F and lows around 60°F. February is similar at 78°F and 61°F. Temperatures climb through spring, reaching about 83°F by April. From June through September highs sit between 89°F and 91°F, with lows in the mid to upper 70s. Those summer months are also the wettest, averaging 14 to 15 wet days each, compared with about 6 or 7 in late winter. For warm days with less rain, January through April is the steadiest stretch. November and December are also mild, with highs in the low 80s and upper 70s. To add a walk to your beach day, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Trail is about 1.2 miles away. Hollywood Holds, a climbing area about 6.9 miles south, is another option farther afield.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
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.
Location
Fort Lauderdale: Poinsettia 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, 1.4 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
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Hollywood HoldsRock climbing6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)