Jacksonville Beach: 6th Ave. N
About
Jacksonville Beach: 6th Ave. N is a public beach access point in Florida, about a mile from the town of Neptune Beach. Lifeguards are on duty here, and there is parking at the access. Spring is the most comfortable time to visit. A nearby weather station records typical April averages of about 77°F for highs and 63°F for lows, with summer highs typically reaching around 89°F in July and August, when wet days are most frequent. For time off the sand, several trails sit less than 10 miles away, including the Willie Brown Trail at about 7.6 miles and the Timucuan Trail at about 7.9 miles. The Spanish Pond Trail and the Fort George Island Cultural State Park Trail are also within reach.
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: 6th 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, 0.5 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)7.6 mi
Timucuan TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)7.9 mi- Spanish Pond TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8.1 mi
TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)9 mi
TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)9.1 mi- Fort George Island Cultural State Park TrailHiking9.7 mi
- Fort George Island AreaHiking9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Jacksonville Beach: 6th 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, 0.5 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.
