Miami Beach: 79th St.
About
Miami Beach: 79th St. is a public beach access point in Miami Beach, Florida, about a mile from the town of Surfside. The access is accessible, making it a straightforward way to reach the sand. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run highs in the mid-70s with lows in the low 60s from January through March, with only about five or six wet days a month. Summer and early fall bring highs in the upper 80s and roughly twice as many wet days. For time off the beach, Oleta River State Park Trail is about 3 miles away, and Alice Wainwright Park, a climbing area, is just under 10 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
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
Miami Beach: 79th 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, 4.1 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: 79th 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, 4.1 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.
