Riviera Beach

West Palm Beach, Florida

Ocean beach in West Palm Beach, facing east, with parking and restaurants within walking distance.

Pier
Restaurants and bars
Hotels nearby
Warm water 8.4

HoursNot on file
Parking8 lots within 1,310 ft
DirectionsGoogle Maps

4.1/ 10Fair

How we score beaches

Calm water: 2.8 of 10
Water: 88 Ftoday
Sunset: 7:30 pmover land
Parking: Mapped8 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk: Moderaterest of today
Families: Limited

67of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Fair beach day

Very warm water. Watch: 26% rain chance, wind, waves, moderate rip current risk.

81 Fovercast

High: 87 F
Sea temperature: 88 F
Waves: 3.3 ft
Wind: 10 mphup to 13 mph
Rain chance: 26%
UV index: 7high
Sun: 7:03 am to 7:30 pm

Surf zoneNWS Miami forecast for Coastal Palm Beach County, issued 4:11 pm EDT, Wed Sep 9

Rip current riskModeraterest of today
Surf2 to 3 ft
ThunderstormsModerate
Rip risk thursdayModerate

Tidesnext high at 8:10 am

Low1:58 am0.4 ft
High8:10 am3.6 ft
Low2:18 pm0.3 ft
High8:37 pm3.7 ft

8:00 am · best82 Fovercast, 7% rain, 7 mph
11:00 am87 Fovercast, 18% rain, 7 mph
2:00 pm84 Fovercast, 22% rain, 9 mph
5:00 pm85 Fovercast, 19% rain, 12 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 of Palm Beach (8722588), 1.6 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 2.8, no bathrooms mapped
SwimmingFairWaves around 3.8 ft, sea 82 F on average
SunsetsLimitedsunrise over the water instead
ConvenienceGood8 parking lots, 5 places to eat

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.

Component	Points	Fact
Facilities	1.8 of 3	Within walking distance: parking, restaurants.
Calm water	0.6 of 2	Mean daily maximum wave 3.8 ft.
Warm water	0.8 of 1	Mean sea temperature 82 F.
Sunset over water	0.0 of 1	The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

Ranks #4 of 168 for warm water in Florida, #29 of 55 for sunrise over water in Florida, #53 of 60 for hotels nearby in Florida, #60 of 67 for pier in Florida, #66 of 67 for restaurants and bars 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). The formula is on the methodology page.

Amenities

Parking8 nearby
Free parkingNo
BathroomsNo
ShowersNo
Restaurants and bars5 nearby
Beachfront hotelsNo
Hotels nearby7 nearby
Beachfront campingNo
Camping nearbyNo
Pier1 nearby
BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

Sunrise over waterYes, all year
Calm water2.8 of 10
Warm water8.4 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); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Hours and fees are not on file yet. No operator page found yet.

Address: Ocean Avenue, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces east (87 degrees). The sun sets over land all year.

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

Planning a trip

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

Early October is usually warm, with very warm water, a higher chance of a rainy day and waves that are often rough.

Water: 85 FVery warm
High: 84 FWarm
Rainy day: 57%Rain is common
Waves: 5.2 ftOften rough

What to expect

Very warm swimming water, around 85 F
Waves often around 5.2 ft or more
Rainy days are common in October (16 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 Nicole, November 2022, 38.2 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Riviera Beach through the year

Measure
Warm water	Jan: 76 F, warm	Feb: 77 F, warm	Mar: 77 F, warm	Apr: 79 F, warm	May: 82 F, very warm	Jun: 85 F, very warm	Jul: 87 F, very warm	Aug: 88 F, very warm	Sep: 87 F, very warm	Oct: 84 F, very warm	Nov: 82 F, very warm	Dec: 79 F, warm
Low rain	Jan: 10 rainy days	Feb: 6 rainy days	Mar: 10 rainy days	Apr: 9 rainy days	May: 15 rainy days	Jun: 25 rainy days	Jul: 25 rainy days	Aug: 25 rainy days	Sep: 25 rainy days	Oct: 16 rainy days	Nov: 7 rainy days	Dec: 8 rainy days
Calm water	Jan: waves 4.3 ft, often rough	Feb: waves 4.3 ft, often rough	Mar: waves 4.4 ft, often rough	Apr: waves 4.0 ft, often rough	May: waves 2.8 ft, moderate	Jun: waves 2.4 ft, moderate	Jul: waves 1.7 ft, moderate	Aug: waves 2.9 ft, moderate	Sep: waves 3.8 ft, often rough	Oct: waves 5.5 ft, often rough	Nov: waves 4.6 ft, often rough	Dec: waves 5.1 ft, often rough

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 Decembervery warm water · fewer rainy days · warm days
Warmest waterJuly to September88 F average
DriestFebruary6 rainy days a month

All monthly averages, 2023-2025

Month	Sea temp	Air max	Rain days	Wave height
Jan	76 F (25 C)	74 F (23 C)	10	4.3 ft
Feb	77 F (25 C)	78 F (25 C)	6	4.3 ft
Mar	77 F (25 C)	80 F (27 C)	10	4.4 ft
Apr	79 F (26 C)	82 F (28 C)	9	4.0 ft
May	82 F (28 C)	87 F (30 C)	15	2.8 ft
Jun	85 F (29 C)	87 F (30 C)	25	2.4 ft
Jul	87 F (31 C)	89 F (32 C)	25	1.7 ft
Aug	88 F (31 C)	90 F (32 C)	25	2.9 ft
Sep	87 F (31 C)	87 F (30 C)	25	3.8 ft
Oct	84 F (29 C)	83 F (28 C)	16	5.5 ft
Nov	82 F (28 C)	80 F (27 C)	7	4.6 ft
Dec	79 F (26 C)	76 F (25 C)	8	5.1 ft

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

Stay near Riviera Beach

Marriott Oceana Palms 2570 ft from the beachMap
Palm Beach Shores Resort and Vacation Villas680 ft from the beachMap
Marriott Oceana Palms 1780 ft from the beachMap

Also within 0.7 mi: The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa, Reception Desk.

Mapped in OpenStreetMap. Names and distances only; Beaches With has no booking partner yet.

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Nearest essentials

Parking810 ft · 3 min walk
Bathroom2,260 ft · 9 min walk
Food880 ft · 3 min walk
Lifeguard0.7 mi · 14 min walk
Hotel570 ft · 2 min walk

Straight-line from the beach centre, walking at 80 m a minute, from OpenStreetMap. See them on the map.

Riviera Beach

Beach Score4.1 / 10 · Fair
Today67 · Fair beach day
Rip current riskModerate rest of today

Directions Today Map

Explore Riviera Beach

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

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All places near Riviera Beach as a list (51)

Nearest parking 810 ft · 3 min walk · Nearest food and drinks 880 ft · 3 min walk · Nearest restrooms 2,260 ft · 9 min walk

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 26.7853, -80.0318. 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 Riviera Beach

Is there parking at Riviera Beach?

Yes. 8 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Riviera Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 87 F (31 C) in July and 76 F (25 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Riviera Beach?

Calm water scores 2.8 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 3.8 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

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

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

When is hurricane season at Riviera 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, 8 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)
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 of Palm Beach (8722588), public domain
Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MFL office for Coastal Palm Beach County (FLZ168), 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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