Jacksonville Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
97/100
- 77°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
88/100
- 84°F, wind 7 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 8 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
87/100
- 79°F, wind 19 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ Gusts to 36 mph
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS JAX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:50 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:48 AM | 5.2 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:58 PM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:07 PM | 5.5 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Jacksonville Beach · 0.6 km away.
About Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 60°F in January to 85°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 85°F in July and dropping to about 60°F in January.
Today it is 82°F. That is 3° below the August average of 85°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Jacksonville Beach about 0.6 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Jacksonville Beach?
We score today 97 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Jacksonville Beach?
About 82°F. That is 3° below the August average of 85°F here.
Are there rip currents at Jacksonville Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Jacksonville Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Jacksonville Beach about 0.6 km away on the open coast.