St. Augustine Beach: 8th St.
About
St. Augustine Beach: 8th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 0.7 miles from the town of St. Augustine Beach. It serves as a straightforward way onto the sand, with parking available at the access. For comfortable weather, spring is a good bet. Typical averages from the nearby St Augustine Lighthouse weather station show April highs around 80°F with lows near 61°F, while summer runs hotter and wetter, with July highs around 91°F and rain on about 13 days that month. Dogs are allowed here, which makes this access a practical choice for anyone bringing a pet to the coast. For a change of pace from the shoreline, Moses Creek Conservation Area Trail lies about 6.4 miles away and offers a hiking option within a short drive.
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
St. Augustine Beach: 8th St.
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 67–85°F and lows of 48–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the St Augustine Lighthouse, FL weather station, 2.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan67° high48° low
- Feb70° high50° low
- Mar74° high55° low
- Apr80° high61° low
- May85° high67° low
- Jun89° high72° low
- Jul91° high74° low
- Aug90° high74° low
- Sep87° high73° low
- Oct82° high67° low
- Nov75° high58° low
- Dec69° high51° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit St. Augustine Beach: 8th St.
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
67° / 48°
9 wet
Feb
70° / 50°
8 wet
Mar
74° / 55°
8 wet
Apr
80° / 61°
7 wet
May
85° / 67°
8 wet
Jun
89° / 72°
12 wet
Jul
91° / 74°
13 wet
Aug
90° / 74°
14 wet
Sep
87° / 73°
13 wet
Oct
82° / 67°
10 wet
Nov
75° / 58°
8 wet
Dec
69° / 51°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at St Augustine Lighthouse, FL, 2.8 mi away at 12 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
