Miami Beach: 8th St.
About
Miami Beach: 8th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, located within Lummus Park - Miami Beach and about 1.3 miles from Fisher Island. The access is staffed with lifeguards and offers accessible access and parking. A fee is charged. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable months to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 74°F with lows near 61°F, while summer brings highs in the upper 80s and more frequent rainy days, about 13 to 14 per month from June through September. For a change from the sand, Alice Wainwright Park, a climbing area, lies about 5 miles away, and the Oleta River State Park Trail is roughly 9 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Fee
Parking 1.75/hour
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: 8th 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, 2 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
- Lummus Park - Miami Beach · Public land
- Nearest town
- Fisher Island, Florida · 1.3 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Alice Wainwright ParkRock climbing5.1 mi
- Oleta River State Park TrailHiking8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
