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Shell Island

Florida

About

Shell Island is a public beach access point in Florida, about 3.8 miles from Tyndall AFB. The access sits within the land of Tyndall Air Force Base, so it is a public entry point onto the beach rather than a base facility. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 77°F and October highs around 82°F, while July and August average about 90°F. For a change from the sand, Saint Andrews State Park Trail lies about 5.2 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

None at the access

Restrooms

None

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

Shell Island

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 63–85°F and lows of 45–67°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Panama City Bay Co Ap, FL weather station, 8.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan63° high45° low
  2. Feb67° high48° low
  3. Mar72° high53° low
  4. Apr77° high60° low
  5. May85° high67° low
  6. Jun89° high74° low
  7. Jul90° high76° low
  8. Aug90° high75° low
  9. Sep89° high71° low
  10. Oct82° high62° low
  11. Nov72° high52° low
  12. Dec66° high47° low

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

Where it is

  • Tyndall Air Force Base · Public land
Nearest town
Tyndall AFB, Florida · 3.8 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

    Shell Island — Beach in Florida | Roamze