Which side of Florida has warmer beaches?

During the cooler months, the farther south you go, the warmer it will be. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Keys, Marco Island and Naples will have the warmest water during the winter. During the summer months, the Gulf of Mexico will be five or more degrees warmer than the Atlantic Ocean.



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The waves that come from the Atlantic Ocean are significantly higher, so if you're looking to go surfing – the East coast is better, he explained. The wind on the East coast drives the waves, Dr. Beach said, leading to better surf and a cool breeze, too. The East coast also has bigger sand dunes than the West, he said.

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South Beach- Miami South Beach is an all-around win for warm weather in December, having some of the warmest beaches in Florida year-round. Miami Beach is full of beautiful beaches and beachtown nightlife. Miami Beach in South Florida has food options from trucks and bodegas to Micheline star-rated restaurants.

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Key West. If you are looking for the warmest Florida beaches in December, the warmest one you are going to find is in Key West. Being the most Southern point in the United States, you are going to be the closest to the equator that you possibly can be in the state of Florida.

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These 10 Cities In Florida Have The Best Weather In The Entire State
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Along the barrier island in the Florida Panhandle, you will find Pensacola beach and some of the best beaches, white sand beaches, with the clearest water in Florida. Enjoy the warm water and Florida sun in this west coast paradise.

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May and October are best for South Florida beach vacations And you can still find plenty of off-season bargains. Diehard sun worshippers, however, should wait until June to August for the ultimate sizzle!

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For pure white sand go to Northwest Florida and run across Panama City Beach, Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach, Fort Walton Beach and the Destin beaches.

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Beach,' to compare the Florida beaches. “If you like the sand, the sand is clearly better on the West coast of Florida – the southwest coast of Florida,” he explained. The sand on the West Coast is softer and whiter, keeping it cool even when the sun is beaming on it.

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Southern Cities (Naples, Miami, Florida Keys, Sarasota) If you want to leave winter behind and have no desire to put on a coat, moving to South Florida is the place to be. Down south, the temperatures are much warmer than Central and Northern Florida.

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