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Haulover Nude Beach

Florida

Ocean beach in Florida, facing east, with parking, bathrooms, and lifeguards within walking distance.

  • Calm water 7.3
  • Lifeguards
  • Pier
  • Free parking
  • HoursClosed now, opens 7:04 am
  • Parking$7 per day
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
5.5/ 10Good
Beach Score 5.5 of 10, Good.How we score beaches
Calm water
7.3 of 10
Water
88 Ftoday
Sunset
7:30 pmover land
Parking
$7 per day
Rip risk
Lowrest of today
Families
Excellent
86of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 24% rain chance.

81 Fovercast
High
87 F
Sea temperature
88 F
Waves
1.7 ftup to 1.8 ft
Wind
9 mphup to 12 mph
Rain chance
24%
UV index
8high
Sun
7:04 am to 7:30 pm
Surf zoneNWS Miami forecast for Coastal Miami Dade County, issued 4:11 pm EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskLowrest of today
  • Surf1 ft or less
  • ThunderstormsLow
  • Rip risk thursdayModerate
Tidesnext low at 1:59 am
  1. Low1:59 am0.2 ft
  2. High8:12 am3.3 ft
  3. Low2:21 pm0.1 ft
  4. High8:36 pm3.3 ft
  1. 8:00 am82 Fovercast, 15% rain, 9 mph
  2. 11:00 am86 Fovercast, 21% rain, 7 mph
  3. 2:00 pm · best87 Fovercast, 15% rain, 7 mph
  4. 5:00 pm85 Fovercast, 24% 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 Haulover Pier, N. Miami Beach (8723080), 1.0 mi 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

  • FamiliesExcellentCalm water 7.3, lifeguards
  • SwimmingVery goodWaves around 2.0 ft, sea 82 F on average
  • SunsetsLimitedsunrise over the water instead
  • ConvenienceLimited4 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
Facilities2.3 of 3Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, lifeguards.
Calm water1.5 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 2.0 ft.
Warm water0.8 of 1Mean sea temperature 82 F.
Sunset over water0.0 of 1The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

Ranks #1 of 5 for clothing optional in Florida, #10 of 168 for warm water in Florida, #11 of 55 for sunrise over water in Florida, #14 of 21 for lifeguards in Florida, #14 of 21 for lifeguards in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

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.

Amenities

  • Parking4 nearby
  • Free parking2 nearby
  • Bathrooms3 nearby
  • Showers3 nearby
  • Restaurants and barsNo
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearbyNo
  • LifeguardsYes
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • Pier14 nearby
  • BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunrise over waterYes, all year
  • Calm water7.3 of 10
  • Clothing optionalYes
  • Warm water8.3 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

Hours
sunrise to sunset, daily (parking lots close one hour before sunset)
Parking fee
Parking $7 per day (Monday to Thursday; weekends and holidays $10)
Lifeguards
Lifeguards year round
Operator
Run by Miami-Dade County
Address
Haulover Beach Park Path/Road, Miami-Dade County, FL 33154

From Miami-Dade County Parks, 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 east (91 degrees). The sun sets over land all year.

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

Planning a trip

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

Water
84 FVery warm
High
84 FWarm
Rainy day
62%Rain is common
Waves
2.4 ftModerate

What to expect

  • Very warm swimming water, around 84 F
  • Moderate waves, around 2.4 ft
  • Rainy days are common in October (18 a month)
  • 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

4 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 12 years, 3 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Tropical Storm Sally, September 2020, 51.0 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Haulover Nude Beach through the year

Measure
Warm waterJan: 74 F, mildFeb: 76 F, warmMar: 77 F, warmApr: 79 F, warmMay: 83 F, very warmJun: 86 F, very warmJul: 89 F, very warmAug: 89 F, very warmSep: 87 F, very warmOct: 83 F, very warmNov: 80 F, warmDec: 77 F, warm
Low rainJan: 10 rainy daysFeb: 8 rainy daysMar: 12 rainy daysApr: 12 rainy daysMay: 16 rainy daysJun: 24 rainy daysJul: 22 rainy daysAug: 27 rainy daysSep: 25 rainy daysOct: 18 rainy daysNov: 10 rainy daysDec: 12 rainy days
Calm waterJan: waves 2.3 ft, moderateFeb: waves 2.2 ft, moderateMar: waves 2.3 ft, moderateApr: waves 2.3 ft, moderateMay: waves 1.6 ft, usually calmJun: waves 1.5 ft, usually calmJul: waves 1.1 ft, usually calmAug: waves 1.5 ft, usually calmSep: waves 1.7 ft, moderateOct: waves 2.6 ft, moderateNov: waves 2.5 ft, moderateDec: waves 2.7 ft, moderate

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 overallSeptember to Julywarm water · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to September89 F average
  • DriestJanuary to February8 to 10 rainy days a month
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Haulover Nude Beach: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.60708090100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan74 F (23 C)75 F (24 C)102.3 ft
Feb76 F (24 C)78 F (26 C)82.2 ft
Mar77 F (25 C)80 F (27 C)122.3 ft
Apr79 F (26 C)82 F (28 C)122.3 ft
May83 F (29 C)87 F (31 C)161.6 ft
Jun86 F (30 C)86 F (30 C)241.5 ft
Jul89 F (32 C)88 F (31 C)221.1 ft
Aug89 F (32 C)89 F (32 C)271.5 ft
Sep87 F (31 C)87 F (30 C)251.7 ft
Oct83 F (29 C)83 F (29 C)182.6 ft
Nov80 F (27 C)81 F (27 C)102.5 ft
Dec77 F (25 C)76 F (25 C)122.7 ft

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

Explore Haulover Nude Beach

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

All places near Haulover Nude Beach as a list (75)

Beach access Access 3 and 3 more · Nearest parking 680 ft · 3 min walk · Nearest food and drinks 0.7 mi · 14 min walk · Nearest restrooms 340 ft · 1 min walk · Nearest showers 230 ft

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of a 600 m stretch of shoreline around the beach's mapped point (OpenStreetMap maps this beach as a point); walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 25.9175, -80.1214. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

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Questions about Haulover Nude Beach

Is there parking at Haulover Nude Beach?

Yes. 4 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft, including Lot #1 and Haulover Marine Center Parking. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are there lifeguards at Haulover Nude Beach?

Yes, mapped as supervised or with a lifeguard station within 980 ft. Hours are seasonal and not always mapped.

How warm is the water at Haulover Nude Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (32 C) in July and 74 F (23 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Haulover Nude Beach?

Calm water scores 7.3 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.0 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Haulover Nude Beach?

No. The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

When is hurricane season at Haulover Nude 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, 15 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 Haulover Pier, N. Miami Beach (8723080), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MFL office for Coastal Miami Dade County (FLZ173), 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.