Jacksonville Beach: 16th Ave. S
About
Jacksonville Beach: 16th Ave. S is a public beach access point in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, sitting about 0.1 mile from the center of town. It's a staffed spot, with lifeguards on duty, and parking is available at the access. For comfortable beach weather, spring and fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from a nearby weather station put May highs around 83°F and October highs near 80°F, while midsummer brings highs near 89°F and more rainy days. If you want to pair a beach visit with time on foot, a few trails sit within about 10 miles. Willie Brown Trail is roughly 9 miles away, with Timucuan Trail and Spanish Pond Trail both a little past 9 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
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: 16th 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, 1 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 TrailHiking8.8 mi
- Timucuan TrailHiking9.2 mi
- Spanish Pond TrailHiking9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)