BeachesWith
18th Avenue South Beach: sandy beach with swimmers, umbrella, and tropical trees along shore6 photos
Photo: Reinhard Link from Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

18th Avenue South Beach

Beach access point, 4.2 km from Lowdermilk Beach

Naples, Florida

Ocean beach in Naples, facing west, with parking within walking distance.

  • Calm water 9.0
  • Sunset over water
  • No dogs
  • Pier
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking$5 per hour
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
5.5/ 10Good
How we score beaches
Calm water
9.0 of 10
Water
89 Ftoday
Sunset
7:36 pmover the water
Parking
$5 per hour
Rip risk
Lowrest of today
Families
Fair
68of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Fair beach day

Calm water · very warm water. Watch: 34% rain chance, wind.

76 Fpartly cloudy
High
89 F
Sea temperature
89 F
Waves
0.3 ftup to 0.6 ft
Wind
5 mphup to 17 mph
Rain chance
34%
UV index
7high
Sun
7:10 am to 7:36 pm
Surf zoneNWS Miami forecast for Coastal Collier County, issued 4:11 pm EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskLowrest of today
  • Surf1 ft or less
  • ThunderstormsHigh
  • Rip risk thursdayLow
Tidesnext low at 6:11 am
  1. High12:27 am2.9 ft
  2. Low6:11 am1.0 ft
  3. High12:26 pm3.6 ft
  4. Low6:48 pm0.5 ft
  1. 8:00 am · best76 Fclear, 2% rain, 6 mph
  2. 11:00 am86 Fmostly clear, 10% rain, 6 mph
  3. 2:00 pm87 Fpartly cloudy, 22% rain, 8 mph
  4. 5:00 pm81 Fovercast, 33% rain, 3 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-4). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Naples (outer coast) (8725110), 2,620 ft from the beach, heights above MLLW. Rip current risk and surf from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for the zone; a low risk still means rip currents near piers, jetties, and inlets.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

  • FamiliesFairCalm water 9.0, no bathrooms mapped
  • SwimmingExcellentWaves around 1.3 ft, sea 79 F on average
  • SunsetsExcellentover the water 12 months a year
  • ConvenienceLimited15 parking lots, no food mapped
How the Beach Score is calculated: 5.5 of 10

The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.

ComponentPointsFact
Facilities1.0 of 3Within walking distance: parking.
Calm water1.8 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 1.3 ft.
Warm water0.7 of 1Mean sea temperature 79 F.
Sunset over water1.0 of 112 months a year, all year.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 6, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Aerial view of 18th Avenue South Beach in Naples, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023
18th Avenue South Beach: sandy beach with pier, ocean, scattered visitors, cloudy sky
18th Avenue South Beach: sandy beach with scattered visitors, ocean, palm trees, blue sky

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: Pietro Valocchi, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Pietro Valocchi, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)View all 6 photos

Amenities

  • Parking15 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • BathroomsNo
  • Showers1 nearby
  • Restaurants and barsNo
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearby3 nearby
  • Dogs allowedNo
  • Fires allowedNo
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • Pier1 nearby
  • BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunset over waterYes, all year
  • Calm water9.0 of 10
  • Warm water7.4 of 10

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 6, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Parking fee
Parking $5 per hour (visitor pay stations, minimum $2.50, no parking 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.)
Dogs
No dogs
Glass
No glass
Fires
No fires
Operator
Run by City of Naples
Address
18th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102

From City of Naples, checked Sep 6, 2026. Hours and fees change; the official page is the final word. Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces west (263 degrees). The sun sets over the water in 12 months, all year.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Early October is usually hot, with very warm water and a higher chance of a rainy day.

Water
82 FVery warm
High
86 FHot
Rainy day
42%Rain is common
Waves
1.4 ftUsually calm
Sunset
Yesover the water in October

What to expect

  • Very warm swimming water, around 82 F
  • Typically calm conditions, waves around 1.4 ft
  • Rainy days are common in October (11 a month)
  • Sunset over the water
  • October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach

2 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 23 years, 1 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Ian, September 2022, 46.5 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

18th Avenue South Beach through the year

Warm water
Low rain
Calm water

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

  • Best overallOctober to Decemberwarm water · fewer rainy days · calm water · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to September89 F average
  • DriestNovember to December5 to 6 rainy days a month
  • Best for sunsetsall yearSun sets over the water
All monthly averages, 2023-202518th Avenue South Beach: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.5060708090100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan67 F (19 C)73 F (23 C)71.7 ft
Feb71 F (21 C)78 F (25 C)61.5 ft
Mar74 F (24 C)80 F (27 C)91.7 ft
Apr78 F (26 C)84 F (29 C)91.6 ft
May84 F (29 C)88 F (31 C)131.2 ft
Jun86 F (30 C)87 F (31 C)231.2 ft
Jul89 F (32 C)90 F (32 C)240.8 ft
Aug89 F (32 C)90 F (32 C)241.2 ft
Sep87 F (31 C)88 F (31 C)211.1 ft
Oct82 F (28 C)85 F (30 C)111.5 ft
Nov76 F (24 C)82 F (28 C)51.4 ft
Dec70 F (21 C)76 F (25 C)61.5 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Explore 18th Avenue South Beach

Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

All places near 18th Avenue South Beach as a list (145)

Beach access Main access and 7 more · Nearest parking at the beach · Nearest food and drinks 1,180 ft · 4 min walk · Nearest restrooms 1,510 ft · 6 min walk · Nearest showers 360 ft · 1 min walk

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of the beach as mapped in OpenStreetMap; walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 26.1251, -81.8052. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

Nearby beaches

Questions about 18th Avenue South Beach

Is there parking at 18th Avenue South Beach?

Yes. 15 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are dogs allowed at 18th Avenue South Beach?

No, dogs are tagged as not allowed in OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at 18th Avenue South Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (32 C) in July and 67 F (19 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at 18th Avenue South Beach?

Calm water scores 9.0 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 1.3 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at 18th Avenue South Beach?

Yes, in 12 months a year (all year), based on the shore direction and the monthly sunset azimuth.

When is hurricane season at 18th Avenue South Beach?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 16 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 6 at hurricane strength, most in August, September and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

  • © OpenStreetMap contributors (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • [operator], checked [date] (data as of Sep 6, 2026)
  • Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Naples (outer coast) (8725110), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MFL office for Coastal Collier County (FLZ069), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.