Miami: Rickenbacker Causeway
About
Miami: Rickenbacker Causeway is a public beach access point in Florida, about 2.3 miles from Fisher Island. It's a simple, practical stop with restrooms and parking on site, and dogs are welcome. A fee is charged. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Cape Florida weather station run from highs around 77°F and lows near 63°F in January to highs near 81°F in March, with only about six to eight wet days a month. Summer brings highs around 90°F and roughly 15 wet days a month. For a change of pace, Alice Wainwright Park, a climbing area, sits about 2.4 miles away.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Large lot
Fee
Parking 1.50/car
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Miami: Rickenbacker Causeway
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 77–84°F and lows of 63–72°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cape Florida, FL weather station, 4.6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan77° high63° low
- Feb79° high65° low
- Mar81° high67° low
- Apr84° high72° low
- May86° high75° low
- Jun90° high78° low
- Jul91° high79° low
- Aug91° high79° low
- Sep90° high79° low
- Oct87° high76° low
- Nov83° high71° low
- Dec80° high66° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Miami: Rickenbacker Causeway
Best months: November–April. 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
77° / 63°
8 wet
Feb
79° / 65°
6 wet
Mar
81° / 67°
6 wet
Apr
84° / 72°
6 wet
May
86° / 75°
10 wet
Jun
90° / 78°
14 wet
Jul
91° / 79°
15 wet
Aug
91° / 79°
15 wet
Sep
90° / 79°
15 wet
Oct
87° / 76°
13 wet
Nov
83° / 71°
9 wet
Dec
80° / 66°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cape Florida, FL, 4.6 mi away at 6 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.
