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Playalinda: #6

Florida

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Playalinda: #6 is a beach within Canaveral National Seashore in Florida, about 12 miles from the town of Mims. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from about November through April, when typical highs at a nearby weather station in Titusville range from the low 70s to around 80°F, with lows near 50 to 60°F and only six to eight wet days a month. Summer is hotter and wetter, with typical highs near 89°F and about 14 wet days a month in July and August. For a change from the sand, the Merritt Island Trail National Wildlife Refuge Trail lies about 8.5 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

Lot

Fee

Entrance 1.00/person 5.00/car

Restrooms

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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Location

Playalinda: #6

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–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 70–84°F and lows of 50–67°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Titusville 7 E, FL weather station, 4.8 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan70° high50° low
  2. Feb73° high52° low
  3. Mar75° high56° low
  4. Apr80° high60° low
  5. May84° high66° low
  6. Jun87° high71° low
  7. Jul89° high73° low
  8. Aug89° high74° low
  9. Sep87° high72° low
  10. Oct82° high67° low
  11. Nov76° high60° low
  12. Dec72° high55° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Mims, Florida · 12 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Canaveral National Seashore as of Oct 9, 2026:

  • Operating Hours

    Information · posted Oct 4, 2026

  • For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards

    Information · posted Sep 3, 2026

  • Beat the Heat

    Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026

  • Rip Currents and Rough Surf

    Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

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

Is Playalinda: #6 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Canaveral National Seashore. It doesn't name Playalinda: #6, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Playalinda District: Parking Lot #8-13

    Park closure covering Canaveral National Seashore · NPS · Canaveral National Seashore

  • Beat the Heat

    Park alert covering Canaveral National Seashore · NPS · Canaveral National Seashore

  • Rip Currents and Rough Surf

    Park alert covering Canaveral National Seashore · NPS · Canaveral National Seashore

As of · Source: NPS · Canaveral National Seashore. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Playalinda: #6

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.

  1. Jan

    70° / 50°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    73° / 52°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    75° / 56°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    80° / 60°

    7 wet

  5. May

    84° / 66°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 71°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 73°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 74°

    14 wet

  9. Sep

    87° / 72°

    14 wet

  10. Oct

    82° / 67°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    76° / 60°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    72° / 55°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Titusville 7 E, FL, 4.8 mi away at 3 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.