Palm Coast: Malacompra Rd.
About
Palm Coast: Malacompra Rd. is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about 4 miles from the town of Marineland. It offers parking, and dogs are allowed, which makes it a straightforward stop for a beach visit with a pet along. Spring tends to be the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Palm Coast put April highs around 78°F with only about seven wet days. Summer runs hotter and wetter, with highs near 88°F and roughly 14 to 15 wet days a month in July and August. For more to do in the area, the Colbert Lane Bike Path lies about 4 miles away, and the Graham Swamp Conservation Area Trail is about 8 miles off. Rattlesnake Island, a climbing area roughly 6 miles away, rounds out the nearby options.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
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
Palm Coast: Malacompra 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 65–83°F and lows of 49–70°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Palm Coast 6ne, FL weather station, 1.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan65° high49° low
- Feb68° high52° low
- Mar72° high56° low
- Apr78° high62° low
- May83° high70° low
- Jun86° high76° low
- Jul88° high77° low
- Aug88° high77° low
- Sep86° high76° low
- Oct81° high69° low
- Nov74° high60° low
- Dec68° high53° low
Nearby
- Colbert Lane Bike PathHiking3.8 mi
- Rattlesnake IslandRock climbing6.3 mi
- Graham Swamp Conservation Area TrailHiking7.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Palm Coast: Malacompra 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
65° / 49°
10 wet
Feb
68° / 52°
9 wet
Mar
72° / 56°
9 wet
Apr
78° / 62°
7 wet
May
83° / 70°
8 wet
Jun
86° / 76°
12 wet
Jul
88° / 77°
14 wet
Aug
88° / 77°
15 wet
Sep
86° / 76°
13 wet
Oct
81° / 69°
11 wet
Nov
74° / 60°
9 wet
Dec
68° / 53°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Palm Coast 6ne, FL, 1.4 mi away at 5 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.
