Miami Beach: 78th St.
About
Miami Beach: 78th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about a mile from the town of Surfside. Lifeguards are on duty here, making it a straightforward spot for a day on the sand and in the water. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit, with typical January highs around 74°F and lows near 61°F and only about six wet days a month, based on averages from a nearby weather station. Summer runs hotter and wetter, with highs near 88°F in July and August and rain on about 13 days a month from June through August. For a change of pace, Oleta River State Park Trail lies about 3 miles away, and Alice Wainwright Park, a climbing area, is roughly 10 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
None at the access
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: 78th 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, 4 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
- Oleta River State Park TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Alice Wainwright ParkRock climbing9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
