Sandy's Beach

Miami Beach, Florida

Ocean beach in Miami Beach, facing east, with parking, bathrooms, restaurants, and lifeguards within walking distance.

Calm water 7.2
Lifeguards
Restaurants and bars
Free parking

HoursNot on file
ParkingFree, 5 lots within 1,310 ft
DirectionsGoogle Maps

6.3/ 10Good

How we score beaches

Calm water: 7.2 of 10
Water: 88 Ftoday
Sunset: 7:30 pmover land
Parking: Free5 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk: Lowrest of today
Families: Excellent

87of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 21% rain chance.

82 Fovercast

High: 87 F
Sea temperature: 88 F
Waves: 1.9 ft
Wind: 11 mphup to 12 mph
Rain chance: 21%
UV index: 8very high
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 2:59 am

Low2:59 am0.2 ft
High9:15 am2.8 ft
Low3:23 pm0.1 ft
High9:38 pm2.8 ft

8:00 am · best82 Fovercast, 14% rain, 9 mph
11:00 am86 Fovercast, 21% rain, 7 mph
2:00 pm86 Fovercast, 15% rain, 10 mph
5:00 pm86 Fovercast, 19% rain, 10 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 San Marino Island (8723156), 2.4 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 7.2, lifeguards
SwimmingVery goodWaves around 2.1 ft, sea 82 F on average
SunsetsLimitedsunrise over the water instead
ConvenienceVery good5 parking lots, 17 places to eat

How the Beach Score is calculated: 6.3 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	3.0 of 3	Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, restaurants, lifeguards.
Calm water	1.4 of 2	Mean daily maximum wave 2.1 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 #1 of 55 for sunrise over water in Florida, #5 of 21 for lifeguards in Florida, #7 of 38 for free parking in Florida, #12 of 41 for showers in Florida, #14 of 60 for hotels nearby 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.

Aerial view of Sandy's Beach in Miami Beach, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

Sandy's Beach: lifeguard tower at sunset with ocean, beach, and distant figure

Sandy's Beach: palm trees, lawn, buildings, and cyclists on beachfront promenade

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Cristo Vlahos, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)View all 5 photos

Amenities

Parking5 nearby
Free parking1 nearby
Bathrooms2 nearby
Showers1 nearby
Restaurants and bars17 nearby
Beachfront hotelsNo
Hotels nearby95 nearby
LifeguardsYes
Beachfront campingNo
Camping nearbyNo
PierNo
BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

Sunrise over waterYes, August to April
Calm water7.2 of 10
Warm water8.2 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. Managed by Run by City of Miami Beach. No operator page found yet.

Glass: No glass
Operator: Run by City of Miami Beach
Address: South of Fifth Sandwalk, Miami Beach, FL 33109

From City of Miami Beach, 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 (104 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 Sandy's Beach is usually like then.

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

Water: 84 FVery warm
High: 84 FHot
Rainy day: 66%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 (19 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, 45.9 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Sandy's Beach through the year

Measure
Warm water	Jan: 73 F, mild	Feb: 75 F, warm	Mar: 77 F, warm	Apr: 79 F, warm	May: 84 F, very warm	Jun: 86 F, very warm	Jul: 89 F, very warm	Aug: 89 F, very warm	Sep: 87 F, very warm	Oct: 83 F, very warm	Nov: 79 F, warm	Dec: 76 F, warm
Low rain	Jan: 10 rainy days	Feb: 8 rainy days	Mar: 11 rainy days	Apr: 10 rainy days	May: 13 rainy days	Jun: 23 rainy days	Jul: 20 rainy days	Aug: 26 rainy days	Sep: 25 rainy days	Oct: 19 rainy days	Nov: 11 rainy days	Dec: 12 rainy days
Calm water	Jan: waves 2.4 ft, moderate	Feb: waves 2.3 ft, moderate	Mar: waves 2.4 ft, moderate	Apr: waves 2.4 ft, moderate	May: waves 1.6 ft, moderate	Jun: waves 1.7 ft, moderate	Jul: waves 1.3 ft, usually calm	Aug: waves 1.6 ft, usually calm	Sep: waves 1.7 ft, moderate	Oct: waves 2.6 ft, moderate	Nov: waves 2.5 ft, moderate	Dec: waves 2.8 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 · fewer rainy days · warm days
Warmest waterJuly to September89 F average
DriestFebruary8 rainy days a month

All monthly averages, 2023-2025

Month	Sea temp	Air max	Rain days	Wave height
Jan	73 F (23 C)	75 F (24 C)	10	2.4 ft
Feb	75 F (24 C)	78 F (26 C)	8	2.3 ft
Mar	77 F (25 C)	80 F (27 C)	11	2.4 ft
Apr	79 F (26 C)	82 F (28 C)	10	2.4 ft
May	84 F (29 C)	86 F (30 C)	13	1.6 ft
Jun	86 F (30 C)	86 F (30 C)	23	1.7 ft
Jul	89 F (32 C)	89 F (32 C)	20	1.3 ft
Aug	89 F (32 C)	89 F (32 C)	26	1.6 ft
Sep	87 F (31 C)	87 F (30 C)	25	1.7 ft
Oct	83 F (29 C)	84 F (29 C)	19	2.6 ft
Nov	79 F (26 C)	81 F (27 C)	11	2.5 ft
Dec	76 F (25 C)	77 F (25 C)	12	2.8 ft

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

Stay near Sandy's Beach

The Savoy Hotel670 ft from the beachMap
Beach Park Hotel860 ft from the beachMap
Bentley South Beach870 ft from the beachMap

Also within 0.7 mi: Ocean Five Hotel, The Fritz Hotel, Park Central Hotel.

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

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Flags as posted by lifeguards: green low hazard, yellow medium, red high, double red water closed, purple dangerous marine life.

Nearest essentials

Parking540 ft · 2 min walk
Bathroom670 ft · 3 min walk
Shower740 ft · 3 min walk
Food820 ft · 3 min walk
Lifeguardat the beach
Hotel670 ft · 3 min walk

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

Sandy's Beach

Beach Score6.3 / 10 · Good
Today87 · Good beach day
Rip current riskLow rest of today

Directions Today Map

Explore Sandy's Beach

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

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All places near Sandy's Beach as a list (132)

Beach access Beach access · Nearest parking 540 ft · 2 min walk · Nearest food and drinks 820 ft · 3 min walk · Nearest restrooms 670 ft · 3 min walk · Nearest showers 740 ft · 3 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 25.7753, -80.1298. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

More photos of Sandy's Beach

Sandy's Beach: bike rental station on boardwalk with palm trees and buildings — Feb 18, 2016. Photo: Cristo Vlahos, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

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Questions about Sandy's Beach

Is there parking at Sandy's Beach?

Yes. 5 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft, including 7th Street Parking Garage (G1). Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are there lifeguards at Sandy's 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 Sandy's Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 89 F (32 C) in July and 73 F (23 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Sandy's Beach?

Calm water scores 7.2 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.1 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Sandy's Beach?

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

When is hurricane season at Sandy's 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

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 San Marino Island (8723156), 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.

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