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Barefoot Bay Beach
4.5★ · 145 Google ratings · Melbourne Beach, Florida
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At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Restrooms
Yes
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
0 ft range today
Sand
190 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 6pm
Map of Barefoot Bay Beach
Guide
Good to know
Enjoy genuine solitude and quiet
The private, gated access means the beach remains uncrowded with mostly residents, making it ideal for peaceful visits.
Visit for turquoise water and shells
Reviewers consistently report beautiful turquoise water and abundant seashells, making it appealing for families and beach walks.
Verify access before traveling
This is a private beach restricted to Barefoot Bay residents and their guests, so confirm your eligibility.
Expect portable toilets only
The beach has porta-potties rather than permanent bathroom facilities, which some reviewers found inadequate.
Arrive early for parking
The lot accommodates only about ten vehicles, so aim for early morning to secure a spot.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · overcast
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.9 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:25 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:38 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:29 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:17 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:36 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 8705 Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Barefoot Bay Beach?
375 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Barefoot Bay Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Barefoot Bay Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 6pm and the busiest at Thu 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
