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Orchid Island: Golden Sands

Florida

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Orchid Island: Golden Sands is a public beach access point in Florida, set within Golden Sands Park about half a mile from the town of Windsor. The access has restrooms, lifeguards, accessible access and parking, making it a straightforward stop for a day at the shore. Spring is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Vero Beach show March highs around 78°F with lows near 59°F, while summer brings highs in the low 90s and more frequent wet days. For time off the sand, the Joe Michael Memorial Trail is about 2.6 miles away and the Toni Robinson Waterfront Trail about 3.3 miles away. The Trans-Florida Rail Trail lies roughly 6.6 miles off.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

On duty (often seasonal)

Parking

Large lot

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Orchid Island: Golden Sands

Florida

Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 73–85°F and lows of 54–70°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Vero Beach 4se, FL weather station, 8.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan73° high54° low
  2. Feb75° high56° low
  3. Mar78° high59° low
  4. Apr82° high64° low
  5. May86° high69° low
  6. Jun89° high74° low
  7. Jul91° high75° low
  8. Aug90° high76° low
  9. Sep89° high75° low
  10. Oct85° high70° low
  11. Nov80° high63° low
  12. Dec75° high58° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Golden Sands Park · Public land
Nearest town
Windsor, Florida · 0.5 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Orchid Island: Golden Sands

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.

  1. Jan

    73° / 54°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    75° / 56°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    78° / 59°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    82° / 64°

    8 wet

  5. May

    86° / 69°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    89° / 74°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    91° / 75°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    90° / 76°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    89° / 75°

    16 wet

  10. Oct

    85° / 70°

    13 wet

  11. Nov

    80° / 63°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    75° / 58°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Vero Beach 4se, FL, 8.9 mi away at 20 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.