Jacksonville Beach or St. Augustine Beach today?
Jacksonville Beach, Florida · St. Augustine Beach, Florida — 49 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
99Jacksonville Beach
vs
99St. Augustine Beach
Too close to call today. Jacksonville Beach scores 99 and St. Augustine Beach scores 99, 49 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 49 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Jacksonville Beach | St. Augustine Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 96 | 96 | tie |
| Families with kids | 96 | 96 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 83 | tie |
| Surfing | 48 | 48 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Jacksonville Beach | St. Augustine Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 81°F | 81°F |
| Wave height | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 69°F | 69°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:05 AM | High 10:30 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Jacksonville Beach or St. Augustine Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (99 and 99), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Jacksonville Beach and St. Augustine Beach?
About 49 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.