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Playalinda Beach: sandy beach with ocean waves and clear blue sky5 photos
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Playalinda Beach

Florida

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

  • No dogs
  • Pier
  • Sunrise over water
  • Bathrooms
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking14 lots within 1,310 ft
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
4.1/ 10Fair
How we score beaches
Calm water
3.9 of 10
Water
83 Ftoday
Sunset
7:33 pmover land
Parking
Mapped14 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk
Highrest of today
Families
Limited
81of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Low rain chance · very warm water · light wind. Watch: waves, high rip current risk.

79 Fclear
High
87 F
Sea temperature
83 F
Waves
2.6 ftup to 2.6 ft
Wind
5 mphup to 11 mph
Rain chance
18%
UV index
7high
Sun
7:05 am to 7:33 pm
Surf zoneNWS Melbourne forecast for Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, issued 11:30 am EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskHighrest of today
  • Surf2 to 3 ft
  • ThunderstormsModerate
  • Rip risk thursdayHigh
Tidesnext low at 1:33 am
  1. Low1:33 am0.3 ft
  2. High7:39 am4.1 ft
  3. Low1:45 pm0.0 ft
  4. High8:06 pm4.4 ft
  1. 8:00 am78 Fovercast, 5% rain, 1 mph
  2. 11:00 am · best84 Fovercast, 4% rain, 5 mph
  3. 2:00 pm87 Fclear, 12% rain, 10 mph
  4. 5:00 pm86 Fovercast, 16% rain, 11 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 Port Canaveral (Trident Pier) (8721604), 18.3 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

  • FamiliesLimitedCalm water 3.9, bathrooms nearby
  • SwimmingFairWaves around 3.4 ft, sea 76 F on average
  • SunsetsLimitedsunrise over the water instead
  • ConvenienceLimited14 parking lots, no food mapped
How the Beach Score is calculated: 4.1 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
Facilities1.8 of 3Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms.
Calm water0.8 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 3.4 ft.
Warm water0.6 of 1Mean sea temperature 76 F.
Sunset over water0.0 of 1The shore faces away from the sunset all year.
Free entry0.0 of 1An entry fee is mapped.

Ranks #2 of 7 for surfing in Florida, #29 of 55 for sunrise over water in Florida, #60 of 67 for pier in Florida, #78 of 81 for bathrooms in Florida, #112 of 124 for parking 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), Wikipedia (Sep 7, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Aerial view of Playalinda Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023
Playalinda Beach: wide sandy beach with dunes, calm water, and blue sky with clouds
Playalinda Beach: sandy beach with ocean, swimmers, and clear blue sky

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: 350z33 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Michael Slaten, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)View all 5 photos

Amenities

  • Parking14 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • Bathrooms13 nearby
  • ShowersNo
  • Restaurants and barsNo
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearbyNo
  • Dogs allowedNo
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • Pier1 nearby
  • BoardwalkNo
  • Free entryNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunrise over waterYes, April to September
  • Calm water3.9 of 10
  • Warm water6.1 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), Wikipedia (Sep 7, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Entry
$25 per vehicle ($15 per person on foot or bicycle, valid 7 days)
Dogs
No dogs
Operator
Run by National Park Service
Address
Boardwalk 8, Brevard County, FL

From National Park Service, Canaveral National Seashore, checked Sep 6, 2026 and National Park Service, Canaveral National Seashore, checked Sep 6, 2026 and National Park Service, Canaveral National Seashore, 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 north-east (56 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 warm water, a higher chance of a rainy day and waves that are often rough.

Water
80 FWarm
High
81 FWarm
Rainy day
40%Rain is common
Waves
4.8 ftOften rough

What to expect

  • Warm swimming water, around 80 F
  • Waves often around 4.8 ft or more
  • Rainy days are common in October (10 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: Hurricane Milton, October 2024, 15.4 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Playalinda 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 overallMarch to Octoberwarm water · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to September86 F average
  • DriestNovember to February6 to 7 rainy days a month
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Playalinda 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
Jan65 F (18 C)68 F (20 C)73.4 ft
Feb67 F (20 C)73 F (23 C)63.6 ft
Mar70 F (21 C)76 F (24 C)93.6 ft
Apr74 F (23 C)79 F (26 C)103.4 ft
May79 F (26 C)83 F (29 C)142.6 ft
Jun81 F (27 C)86 F (30 C)232.4 ft
Jul84 F (29 C)89 F (32 C)221.8 ft
Aug86 F (30 C)89 F (32 C)222.6 ft
Sep85 F (29 C)85 F (29 C)223.8 ft
Oct79 F (26 C)80 F (27 C)105.1 ft
Nov74 F (24 C)76 F (24 C)73.8 ft
Dec69 F (21 C)72 F (22 C)64.4 ft

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

Explore Playalinda Beach

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

All places near Playalinda Beach as a list (36)

Beach access Boardwalk 8 and 7 more · Nearest parking at the beach · Nearest restrooms at the beach

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 28.6785, -80.6486. 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 Playalinda Beach

Is there parking at Playalinda Beach?

Yes. 14 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft, including Playalinda Beach Parking Lot 1 and Playalinda Beach Parking Lot 12. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are dogs allowed at Playalinda Beach?

No, dogs are tagged as not allowed in OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Playalinda Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 84 F (29 C) in July and 65 F (18 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Playalinda Beach?

Calm water scores 3.9 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 3.4 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

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

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

When is hurricane season at Playalinda 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, 20 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)
  • Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0 (data as of Sep 7, 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 Port Canaveral (Trident Pier) (8721604), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MLB office for Northern Brevard Barrier Islands (FLZ447), 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.