New Smyrna Beach: Crawford Rd.
About
New Smyrna Beach: Crawford Rd. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 3.5 miles from the town of New Smyrna Beach. It offers restrooms, and lifeguards are on duty, making it a straightforward spot to set up for a day on the sand. For beach weather, the warmest stretch runs from June through September, when typical highs reach the upper 80s and lows stay in the mid-70s, based on averages from a nearby weather station. Winter is mild, with January highs near 68 and lows around 52, so spring and fall offer a middle ground with highs in the 70s and low 80s. For a change from the shoreline, Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve Trail lies about 6.5 miles away and makes a good pairing with a beach visit.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
New Smyrna Beach: Crawford Rd.
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 68–83°F and lows of 52–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, FL weather station, 1.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan68° high52° low
- Feb70° high53° low
- Mar73° high57° low
- Apr79° high63° low
- May83° high68° low
- Jun87° high73° low
- Jul88° high75° low
- Aug89° high75° low
- Sep86° high74° low
- Oct82° high68° low
- Nov76° high62° low
- Dec71° high54° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit New Smyrna Beach: Crawford Rd.
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
68° / 52°
Feb
70° / 53°
Mar
73° / 57°
Apr
79° / 63°
May
83° / 68°
Jun
87° / 73°
Jul
88° / 75°
Aug
89° / 75°
Sep
86° / 74°
Oct
82° / 68°
Nov
76° / 62°
Dec
71° / 54°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, FL, 1.3 mi away at 16 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
