Miami Beach: 18th St.
About
Miami Beach: 18th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 1.7 miles from the town of Miami Beach. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with lifeguards on duty and parking available. A fee is charged to use the beach. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Miami Beach show January highs around 74°F with lows near 61°F, while summer brings highs in the upper 80s and more frequent wet days, peaking at about 13 in June through September. For a change from the beach, Alice Wainwright Park, a climbing area, is about 5.8 miles away, and the Oleta River State Park Trail is about 7.8 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Parking 1.75/hour
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Miami Beach: 18th St.
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 74–84°F and lows of 61–74°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Miami Beach, FL weather station, 0.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan74° high61° low
- Feb75° high63° low
- Mar77° high65° low
- Apr80° high70° low
- May83° high74° low
- Jun86° high76° low
- Jul88° high78° low
- Aug88° high78° low
- Sep87° high77° low
- Oct84° high74° low
- Nov79° high69° low
- Dec76° high65° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Miami Beach: 18th St.
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
74° / 61°
6 wet
Feb
75° / 63°
5 wet
Mar
77° / 65°
6 wet
Apr
80° / 70°
6 wet
May
83° / 74°
9 wet
Jun
86° / 76°
13 wet
Jul
88° / 78°
13 wet
Aug
88° / 78°
13 wet
Sep
87° / 77°
14 wet
Oct
84° / 74°
12 wet
Nov
79° / 69°
8 wet
Dec
76° / 65°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Miami Beach, FL, 0.9 mi away at 1 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.
