Jacksonville Beach: Oceanfront Park
About
Jacksonville Beach: Oceanfront Park is a public beach access point in Florida, about 0.8 miles from the center of Jacksonville Beach. It is a practical place to reach the sand, with restrooms, lifeguards, accessible access and parking all on site. Spring and late fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 77°F and November highs around 73°F, while July and August average highs near 89°F and bring the most wet days of the year. For a change from the beach, several trails lie within about 10 miles. The closest is the Willie Brown Trail, about 8 miles away. The Timucuan Trail and Spanish Pond Trail are each a little under 9 miles off, and the TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center Trails are just under 10 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Large lot
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Jacksonville Beach: Oceanfront 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 65–83°F and lows of 49–70°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Jacksonville Beach, FL weather station, 0.4 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)8.2 mi
Timucuan TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8.6 mi- Spanish Pond TrailHikingPhoto: nickytheblade, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)8.8 mi
TIMU-FOCA Visitor Center TrailsHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)9.7 mi
TIMU-FOCA-Hammock TrailHikingPhoto: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Jacksonville Beach: Oceanfront Park
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, 0.4 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.
