Jacksonville Beach: 17th Ave. N
About
Jacksonville Beach: 17th Ave. N is a public beach access point in Florida, about half a mile from Neptune Beach. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with parking on site and lifeguards on duty. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jacksonville Beach show April highs around 77°F and October highs near 80°F, while summer brings highs in the upper 80s and more frequent wet days. For time off the beach, several trails lie within about 9 miles. Willie Brown Trail is about 7 miles away, and Timucuan Trail and Spanish Pond Trail are each roughly 7.5 miles out. Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail is about 9 miles away.
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: 17th Ave. N
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, 1.2 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)7 mi
Timucuan TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)7.4 mi- Spanish Pond TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)7.5 mi
TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)8.4 mi
TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)8.5 mi- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking9 mi
- Fort George Island AreaHiking9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Jacksonville Beach: 17th Ave. N
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, 1.2 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.
