Miami Beach: 73rd St.
About
Miami Beach: 73rd St. is a public beach access point in Miami Beach, Florida, about 1.4 miles from the town of Surfside. The access has lifeguards on duty and parking, and a fee is charged. Winter and early spring bring the most comfortable weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Miami Beach show January highs around 74°F and lows near 61°F, with about five or six wet days a month from December through April. Summer runs hotter, with highs near 88°F, and June through October see roughly 12 to 14 wet days a month. For time away from the sand, Oleta River State Park Trail lies about 3.4 miles away, and the climbing at Alice Wainwright Park is roughly 9.4 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Parking 1.00/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: 73rd 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, 3.7 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
Where it is
- Miami Beach · Public land
- Nearest town
- Surfside, Florida · 1.4 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Miami Beach: 73rd 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, 3.7 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.
