Vilano Point

St. Augustine, Florida

Ocean beach in St. Augustine, facing east, with parking, bathrooms, and restaurants within walking distance.

Restaurants and bars
Free parking
Hotels nearby
Sunrise over water

HoursClosed now, opens 6:37 am
ParkingFree, 1 lot within 1,310 ft
DirectionsGoogle Maps

5.4/ 10Fair

How we score beaches

Calm water: 6.8 of 10
Water: 83 Ftoday
Sunset: 7:36 pmover land
Parking: Free1 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk: Highrest of today
Families: Very good

83of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 29% rain chance, high rip current risk.

79 Fclear

High: 86 F
Sea temperature: 83 F
Waves: 1.7 ftup to 1.8 ft
Wind: 9 mphup to 11 mph
Rain chance: 29%
UV index: 6high
Sun: 7:07 am to 7:36 pm

Surf zoneNWS Jacksonville forecast for Southeast Coastal St. Johns, issued 11:00 am EDT, Wed Sep 9

Rip current riskHighrest of today
Surf3 to 4 ft
ThunderstormsLow
Rip risk thursdayModerate

Tidesnext low at 2:28 am

Low2:28 am0.2 ft
High8:32 am5.2 ft
Low2:47 pm0.0 ft
High8:55 pm5.5 ft

8:00 am · best78 Fclear, 1% rain, 2 mph
11:00 am84 Fclear, 4% rain, 3 mph
2:00 pm81 Fovercast, 26% rain, 11 mph
5:00 pm83 Fovercast, 22% rain, 8 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 St. Augustine, city dock (8720576), 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

FamiliesVery goodCalm water 6.8, bathrooms nearby
SwimmingGoodWaves around 2.2 ft, sea 74 F on average
SunsetsLimitedsunrise over the water instead
ConvenienceVery good1 parking lot, 2 places to eat

How the Beach Score is calculated: 5.4 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	2.5 of 3	Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, restaurants.
Calm water	1.4 of 2	Mean daily maximum wave 2.2 ft.
Warm water	0.5 of 1	Mean sea temperature 74 F.
Sunset over water	0.0 of 1	The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

Ranks #13 of 55 for sunrise over water in Florida, #18 of 37 for beachfront hotels in Florida, #20 of 38 for free parking in Florida, #30 of 60 for hotels nearby in Florida, #40 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

Parking1 nearby
Free parking1 nearby
Bathrooms1 nearby
ShowersNo
Restaurants and bars2 nearby
Beachfront hotels2 nearby
Hotels nearby4 nearby
Beachfront campingNo
Camping nearbyNo
PierNo
BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

Sunrise over waterYes, all year
Calm water6.8 of 10
Warm water5.2 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: dawn to dusk, daily
Operator: Run by St. Johns County
Address: Beach Access Ramp, Vilano Beach, FL 32084

From St. Johns County, 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 (88 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 Vilano Point is usually like then.

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

Water: 79 FWarm
High: 79 FWarm
Rainy day: 41%Rain is common
Waves: 3.1 ftModerate

What to expect

Warm swimming water, around 79 F
Moderate waves, around 3.1 ft
Rainy days are common in October (11 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, 1 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Tropical Storm Eta, November 2020, 45.1 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Vilano Point through the year

Measure
Warm water	Jan: 61 F, cool	Feb: 63 F, cool	Mar: 66 F, cool	Apr: 72 F, mild	May: 78 F, warm	Jun: 81 F, very warm	Jul: 84 F, very warm	Aug: 85 F, very warm	Sep: 83 F, very warm	Oct: 78 F, warm	Nov: 72 F, mild	Dec: 65 F, cool
Low rain	Jan: 7 rainy days	Feb: 6 rainy days	Mar: 10 rainy days	Apr: 7 rainy days	May: 10 rainy days	Jun: 19 rainy days	Jul: 22 rainy days	Aug: 23 rainy days	Sep: 19 rainy days	Oct: 11 rainy days	Nov: 8 rainy days	Dec: 6 rainy days
Calm water	Jan: waves 2.0 ft, moderate	Feb: waves 2.3 ft, moderate	Mar: waves 2.3 ft, moderate	Apr: waves 2.3 ft, moderate	May: waves 1.8 ft, moderate	Jun: waves 1.7 ft, moderate	Jul: waves 1.3 ft, usually calm	Aug: waves 1.9 ft, moderate	Sep: waves 2.8 ft, moderate	Oct: waves 3.2 ft, moderate	Nov: waves 2.4 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 overallApril to Octoberwarm water · calm water · warm days
Warmest waterJuly to September85 F average
DriestFebruary6 rainy days a month

All monthly averages, 2023-2025

Month	Sea temp	Air max	Rain days	Wave height
Jan	61 F (16 C)	64 F (18 C)	7	2.0 ft
Feb	63 F (17 C)	69 F (21 C)	6	2.3 ft
Mar	66 F (19 C)	73 F (23 C)	10	2.3 ft
Apr	72 F (22 C)	77 F (25 C)	7	2.3 ft
May	78 F (25 C)	83 F (28 C)	10	1.8 ft
Jun	81 F (27 C)	86 F (30 C)	19	1.7 ft
Jul	84 F (29 C)	89 F (31 C)	22	1.3 ft
Aug	85 F (29 C)	88 F (31 C)	23	1.9 ft
Sep	83 F (29 C)	83 F (29 C)	19	2.8 ft
Oct	78 F (25 C)	78 F (26 C)	11	3.2 ft
Nov	72 F (22 C)	73 F (23 C)	8	2.4 ft
Dec	65 F (19 C)	67 F (20 C)	6	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 Vilano Point

OceanView Lodge320 ft from the beach, on the beachMap
Hampton Inn & Suites Saint Augustine-Vilano Beach450 ft from the beach, on the beachMap
Hyatt Place940 ft from the beachMap

Also within 0.7 mi: Holiday Inn Express.

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

Parking960 ft · 4 min walk
Bathroomat the beach
Food700 ft · 3 min walk
Hotel320 ft · 1 min walk

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

Vilano Point

Beach Score5.4 / 10 · Fair
Today83 · Good beach day
Rip current riskHigh rest of today
HoursClosed now, opens 6:37 am

Directions Today Map

Explore Vilano Point

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

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All places near Vilano Point as a list (12)

Beach access Main access and 3 more · Nearest parking 960 ft · 4 min walk · Nearest food and drinks 700 ft · 3 min walk · 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 29.9096, -81.2938. 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 Vilano Point

Aerial view of Vilano Point in St. Augustine, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023 — Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source)

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Questions about Vilano Point

Is there parking at Vilano Point?

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

How warm is the water at Vilano Point?

Sea surface temperature averages 84 F (29 C) in July and 61 F (16 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Vilano Point?

Calm water scores 6.8 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.2 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Vilano Point?

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

When is hurricane season at Vilano Point?

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, 2 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 St. Augustine, city dock (8720576), public domain
Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service JAX office for Southeast Coastal St. Johns (FLZ333), public domain

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