Jacksonville Beach: 12th Ave. S
About
Jacksonville Beach: 12th Ave. S is a public beach access point in Florida, about a third of a mile from the town of Jacksonville Beach. It is staffed by lifeguards and has parking, which makes it a simple spot to pull in and head straight to the sand. For comfortable warmth without peak summer heat, late spring and mid-fall work well: typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jacksonville Beach show highs around 77°F in April and 80°F in October. Summer runs hotter, with July and August highs near 89°F and the most wet days of the year. If you want to pair a beach visit with time on foot, the Willie Brown Trail lies about 9 miles away, with the Timucuan Trail and Spanish Pond Trail at a similar distance.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Jacksonville Beach: 12th Ave. S
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–83°F and lows of 49–70°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Jacksonville Beach, FL weather station, 0.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high49° low
- Feb68° high52° low
- Mar72° high57° low
- Apr77° high63° low
- May83° high70° low
- Jun87° high75° low
- Jul89° high77° low
- Aug89° high77° low
- Sep86° high76° low
- Oct80° high69° low
- Nov73° high60° low
- Dec67° high53° low
Nearby
Willie Brown TrailHikingPhoto: davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8.6 mi
Timucuan TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)9 mi- Spanish Pond TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Jacksonville Beach: 12th Ave. S
Best months: October–May. 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
65° / 49°
10 wet
Feb
68° / 52°
9 wet
Mar
72° / 57°
8 wet
Apr
77° / 63°
7 wet
May
83° / 70°
8 wet
Jun
87° / 75°
12 wet
Jul
89° / 77°
13 wet
Aug
89° / 77°
14 wet
Sep
86° / 76°
13 wet
Oct
80° / 69°
10 wet
Nov
73° / 60°
8 wet
Dec
67° / 53°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jacksonville Beach, FL, 0.8 mi away at 10 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.
