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Fort Walton Beach: Newman C. Brackin Wayside Park

Florida

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Fort Walton Beach: Newman C. Brackin Wayside Park is a beach within Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, about 2 miles from the community of Cinco Bayou. The weather station at Destin Ft Walton Ap, about 7 miles away, shows spring and fall as the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages there run from highs around 76°F in April to about 81°F in October, while July and August average highs near 91°F with the most wet days of the year. For a change from the sand, Timber Lake Trails lies about 6.5 miles away and offers a nearby hiking option.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

On duty (often seasonal)

Parking

Large lot

Restrooms

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 Walton Beach: Newman C. Brackin Wayside Park

Florida

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

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–84°F and lows of 45–68°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Destin Ft Walton Ap, FL weather station, 7.2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan63° high45° low
  2. Feb66° high48° low
  3. Mar71° high54° low
  4. Apr76° high60° low
  5. May84° high68° low
  6. Jun89° high74° low
  7. Jul91° high76° low
  8. Aug91° high76° low
  9. Sep88° high72° low
  10. Oct81° high63° low
  11. Nov72° high53° low
  12. Dec66° high47° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Cinco Bayou, Florida · 2.2 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Gulf Islands National Seashore as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

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

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