Fort Lauderdale: Riomar St.
About
Fort Lauderdale: Riomar St. is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 0.2 miles from Birch Ocean Front. The access has lifeguards on duty and parking, and a fee is charged. Typical averages from the nearby Ft Lauderdale Beach weather station show warm conditions all year. January runs from highs around 77°F to lows near 60°F, with about seven wet days in the month. Temperatures climb through spring, reaching highs of 83°F in April and 86°F in May. Summer is the hottest and wettest stretch. July and August both average highs of 91°F with lows in the mid-to-upper 70s, and June through September each see 14 to 15 wet days. Rain eases in the fall, with 12 wet days in October and nine in November, when highs drop back to around 82°F. December averages a high of 78°F and a low of 63°F. Winter and early spring bring the mildest temperatures and the fewest rainy days, with February the driest month at about six wet days. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Trail is about 0.7 miles away if you want a short hike alongside a beach day. Hollywood Holds, a climbing area, lies roughly 7.4 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Fee
Parking 1.25/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: Riomar 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
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Hollywood HoldsRock climbing7.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)