Highland Beach

Florida

Ocean beach in Florida, facing south-west, no facilities mapped within walking distance.

Calm water 9.8
Sunset over water
Camping nearby
Warm water 7.7

HoursOpen 24 hours
ParkingNone mapped within 1,310 ft
DirectionsGoogle Maps

4.7/ 10Fair

How we score beaches

Calm water: 9.8 of 10
Water: 89 Ftoday
Sunset: 7:34 pmover the water
Parking: None mapped
Families: Limited

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Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Poor beach day

Calm water · very warm water. Watch: 54% rain chance, wind.

77 Fovercast

High: 89 F
Sea temperature: 89 F
Waves: 0.5 ftup to 0.6 ft
Wind: 7 mphup to 41 mph
Rain chance: 54%
UV index: 8high
Sun: 7:08 am to 7:34 pm

Tidesnext low at 8:10 am

High1:36 am3.8 ft
Low8:10 am1.0 ft
High1:35 pm4.8 ft
Low8:47 pm0.5 ft

8:00 am79 Fovercast, 15% rain, 5 mph
11:00 am · best87 Fpartly cloudy, 13% rain, 7 mph
2:00 pm74 Fheavy rain, 37% rain, 41 mph
5:00 pm79 Fovercast, 35% 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 Lostmans River entrance (8724842), 4.9 mi from the beach, heights above MLLW.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

FamiliesLimitedCalm water 9.8, no bathrooms mapped
SwimmingExcellentWaves around 1.0 ft, sea 80 F on average
SunsetsGoodover the water 6 months a year
ConvenienceLimitedNo parking mapped, no food mapped
CampingYescampground (1 within 0.6 mi)

How the Beach Score is calculated: 4.7 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.

Component	Points	Fact
Facilities	0.0 of 3	No parking, bathrooms, restaurants, or lifeguards mapped within walking distance.
Calm water	2.0 of 2	Mean daily maximum wave 1.0 ft.
Warm water	0.8 of 1	Mean sea temperature 80 F.
Sunset over water	1.0 of 1	6 months a year, October to March.
Free entry	0.0 of 1	An entry fee is mapped.

Ranks #1 of 7 for beachfront camping in Florida, #5 of 46 for calm water in Florida, #7 of 19 for camping nearby in Florida, #43 of 168 for warm water in Florida, #44 of 57 for sunset over water 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

ParkingNo
Free parkingNo
BathroomsNo
ShowersNo
Restaurants and barsNo
Beachfront hotelsNo
Hotels nearbyNo
Beachfront camping1 nearby
Camping nearby1 nearby
PierNo
BoardwalkNo
Free entryNo

Water, sand, and nature

Sunset over waterYes, October to March
Calm water9.8 of 10
Warm water7.7 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: Open 24 hours
Entry: $35 per vehicle ($20 per person on foot or bicycle, valid 7 days)
Operator: Run by National Park Service
Phone: +13052427700

From National Park Service, Everglades National Park, checked Sep 6, 2026 and National Park Service, Everglades National Park, checked Sep 6, 2026. Hours and fees change; the official page is the final word.

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces south-west (234 degrees). The sun sets over the water in 6 months, October to March.

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

Planning a trip

Pick a date to see what Highland Beach is usually like then.

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

Water: 83 FVery warm
High: 86 FHot
Rainy day: 54%Rain is common
Waves: 1.1 ftUsually calm
Sunset: Yesover the water in October

What to expect

Very warm swimming water, around 83 F
Typically calm conditions, waves around 1.1 ft
Rainy days are common in October (15 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

3 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 15 years, 3 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Tropical Storm Eta, November 2020, 35.0 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Highland Beach through the year

Measure
Warm water	Jan: 69 F, mild	Feb: 73 F, mild	Mar: 76 F, warm	Apr: 79 F, warm	May: 85 F, very warm	Jun: 87 F, very warm	Jul: 89 F, very warm	Aug: 89 F, very warm	Sep: 87 F, very warm	Oct: 82 F, very warm	Nov: 76 F, warm	Dec: 71 F, mild
Low rain	Jan: 7 rainy days	Feb: 6 rainy days	Mar: 9 rainy days	Apr: 9 rainy days	May: 14 rainy days	Jun: 24 rainy days	Jul: 24 rainy days	Aug: 27 rainy days	Sep: 23 rainy days	Oct: 15 rainy days	Nov: 6 rainy days	Dec: 7 rainy days
Calm water	Jan: waves 1.3 ft, usually calm	Feb: waves 1.1 ft, usually calm	Mar: waves 1.3 ft, usually calm	Apr: waves 1.3 ft, usually calm	May: waves 0.9 ft, usually calm	Jun: waves 0.9 ft, usually calm	Jul: waves 0.6 ft, usually calm	Aug: waves 0.9 ft, usually calm	Sep: waves 0.8 ft, usually calm	Oct: waves 1.2 ft, usually calm	Nov: waves 1.1 ft, usually calm	Dec: waves 1.2 ft, usually calm

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
DriestFebruary6 rainy days a month
Best for sunsetsOctober to MarchSun sets over the water

All monthly averages, 2023-2025

Month	Sea temp	Air max	Rain days	Wave height
Jan	69 F (21 C)	75 F (24 C)	7	1.3 ft
Feb	73 F (23 C)	79 F (26 C)	6	1.1 ft
Mar	76 F (25 C)	81 F (27 C)	9	1.3 ft
Apr	79 F (26 C)	84 F (29 C)	9	1.3 ft
May	85 F (29 C)	88 F (31 C)	14	0.9 ft
Jun	87 F (30 C)	87 F (31 C)	24	0.9 ft
Jul	89 F (32 C)	90 F (32 C)	24	0.6 ft
Aug	89 F (32 C)	89 F (32 C)	27	0.9 ft
Sep	87 F (31 C)	88 F (31 C)	23	0.8 ft
Oct	82 F (28 C)	86 F (30 C)	15	1.2 ft
Nov	76 F (25 C)	83 F (28 C)	6	1.1 ft
Dec	71 F (22 C)	77 F (25 C)	7	1.2 ft

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

Explore Highland Beach

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

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Nothing of this kind is mapped within the radius.

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 25.4846, -81.1917. 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 Highland Beach

Is there parking at Highland Beach?

No mapped parking within 1,310 ft of the beach in OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Highland Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (32 C) in July and 69 F (21 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Highland Beach?

Calm water scores 9.8 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 1.0 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Highland Beach?

Yes, in 6 months a year (October to March), based on the shore direction and the monthly sunset azimuth.

When is hurricane season at Highland 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, 7 at hurricane strength, most in August, September and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

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 Lostmans River entrance (8724842), public domain
Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MFL office for Mainland Monroe (FLZ075), 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.

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