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Melbourne Beach: Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area #8

Florida

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Melbourne Beach: Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area #8 is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 3 miles from the town of Roseland. The access has parking. Late fall through spring is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Palm Bay weather station run from highs around 73°F and lows near 49°F in January to highs near 85°F in October, while summer highs typically reach about 90°F or more from June through September. The closest trail is the Joe Michael Memorial Trail, about 3.4 miles away. The Trans-Florida Rail Trail, Red Trail and Toni Robinson Waterfront Trail all lie within roughly 7 to 8 miles.

Beach Details

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.

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Melbourne Beach: Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area #8

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–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 73–85°F and lows of 49–66°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Palm Bay, FL weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan73° high49° low
  2. Feb75° high51° low
  3. Mar78° high55° low
  4. Apr83° high60° low
  5. May87° high65° low
  6. Jun90° high71° low
  7. Jul91° high73° low
  8. Aug92° high73° low
  9. Sep89° high72° low
  10. Oct85° high66° low
  11. Nov79° high58° low
  12. Dec75° high52° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Roseland, Florida · 2.9 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Melbourne Beach: Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area #8

Best months: October–April. 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.

  1. Jan

    73° / 49°

  2. Feb

    75° / 51°

  3. Mar

    78° / 55°

  4. Apr

    83° / 60°

  5. May

    87° / 65°

  6. Jun

    90° / 71°

  7. Jul

    91° / 73°

  8. Aug

    92° / 73°

  9. Sep

    89° / 72°

  10. Oct

    85° / 66°

  11. Nov

    79° / 58°

  12. Dec

    75° / 52°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Palm Bay, FL, 12.9 mi away at 27 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.