Palm Beach: Phipps Ocean Park
About
Phipps Ocean Park is a public beach access point in Palm Beach, Florida, about 2 miles from the town of Lake Worth Beach. It's a straightforward stop for a day at the shore, with restrooms, parking and lifeguards on duty. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby West Palm Beach airport weather station run from highs around 75°F in January to about 79°F in March, while summer brings highs near 90°F and more frequent rainy days. A fee is charged to use the beach. For a change from the sand, High Ridge Scrub offers a hike about 5.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Large lot
Fee
Parking 5.00/hour
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Palm Beach: Phipps Ocean Park
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 75–85°F and lows of 58–73°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the West Palm Beach Intl Ap, FL weather station, 4.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan75° high58° low
- Feb77° high60° low
- Mar79° high63° low
- Apr82° high67° low
- May86° high72° low
- Jun88° high75° low
- Jul90° high76° low
- Aug90° high76° low
- Sep88° high76° low
- Oct85° high73° low
- Nov80° high66° low
- Dec77° high62° low
Where it is
- Phipps Ocean Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Lake Worth Beach, Florida · 1.9 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- High Ridge ScrubHiking5.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
