New Smyrna Beach: E 16th Ave.
About
New Smyrna Beach: E 16th Ave. is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 4.3 miles from the town of New Smyrna Beach. It has both lifeguards and parking, so it works as a straightforward place to park and walk onto the sand. Spring and late fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 79°F and November highs around 76°F, while summer highs reach the upper 80s. For time off the beach, several trails sit within about 10 miles. Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve Trail is the closest, at about 7.8 miles, followed by AD Eldora Hammock Trail and Castle Windy Trail.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
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: E 16th Ave.
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, 2.4 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
- Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve TrailHiking7.8 mi
- AD Eldora Hammock TrailHiking8.7 mi
Castle Windy TrailHikingPhoto: NPS/Photo9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit New Smyrna Beach: E 16th Ave.
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, 2.4 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.