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Normandy Beach (8550 S Ocean Dr)
4.7★ · 146 Google ratings · Jensen Beach, Florida
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
None reported
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Normandy Beach (8550 S Ocean Dr)
Guide
Good to know
Go for fishing or sunset walks
The sandbar creates good fishing pockets for whiting and pompano, and the western exposure offers excellent evening views.
Visit on weekdays for solitude
Reviewers consistently report minimal crowds even on weekends, with typical visitor counts of 5-10 people.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2026
Plan for limited parking and amenities
The lot holds only about 18-20 cars and lacks restrooms, lifeguards, and a boardwalk.
Skip if you have young children
Reviewers note the lack of lifeguards and steep incline to the water make this unsuitable for small kids.
Expect gray sand and possible seaweed
The sand differs from typical Florida beaches and seaweed accumulation occurs on the shore.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · partly cloudy
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.6 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:46 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:50 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:50 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:36 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 8550 S Ocean Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Normandy Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Normandy 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 Normandy Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
