Amelia Island Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Amelia Island Beach, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
97/100
- 77°F, wind 7 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
93/100
- 85°F, wind 9 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 8 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
90/100
- 85°F, wind 13 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS JAX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:05 AM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:57 AM | 5.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 3:13 PM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:20 PM | 6.1 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Little Talbot Island, Ocean · 21.3 km away.
About Amelia Island Beach
Amelia Island Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 58°F in January to 86°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 86°F in July and dropping to about 58°F in January.
Today it is 82°F. That is 4° below the August average of 86°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Little Talbot Island, Ocean about 21.3 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Amelia Island Beach?
We score today 97 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Amelia Island Beach?
About 82°F. That is 4° below the August average of 86°F here.
Are there rip currents at Amelia Island Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Amelia Island Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Little Talbot Island, Ocean about 21.3 km away on the open coast.