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Ponce Inlet: Winterhaven Park

Florida

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Ponce Inlet: Winterhaven Park is a public beach access point in Florida, about a mile from the town of Ponce Inlet. It serves as a straightforward way onto the sand, with restrooms, lifeguards, accessible access and parking on site. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 68°F with lows near 52°F, while summer highs climb into the upper 80s. For a change from the beach, the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve Trail lies about 4.5 miles away.

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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Ponce Inlet: Winterhaven 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–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, 4.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan68° high52° low
  2. Feb70° high53° low
  3. Mar73° high57° low
  4. Apr79° high63° low
  5. May83° high68° low
  6. Jun87° high73° low
  7. Jul88° high75° low
  8. Aug89° high75° low
  9. Sep86° high74° low
  10. Oct82° high68° low
  11. Nov76° high62° low
  12. Dec71° high54° low

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

Where it is

  • Winterhaven Park · Public land
Nearest town
Ponce Inlet, Florida · 1 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Ponce Inlet: Winterhaven Park

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

    68° / 52°

  2. Feb

    70° / 53°

  3. Mar

    73° / 57°

  4. Apr

    79° / 63°

  5. May

    83° / 68°

  6. Jun

    87° / 73°

  7. Jul

    88° / 75°

  8. Aug

    89° / 75°

  9. Sep

    86° / 74°

  10. Oct

    82° / 68°

  11. Nov

    76° / 62°

  12. Dec

    71° / 54°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at New Smyrna Bch - Marine Discov, FL, 4.9 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.