Fernandina Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Fernandina Beach, Florida
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 69°F, wind 6 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 78°F, wind 8 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
99/100
- 78°F, wind 8 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS JAX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 4:28 AM | 0.7 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:46 AM | 6.5 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 5:12 PM | 1.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:57 PM | 5.7 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Little Talbot Island, Ocean · 26.9 km away.
About Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 57°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 57°F in January.
Today it is 79°F. That is 3° above the October average of 76°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Little Talbot Island, Ocean about 26.9 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Fernandina Beach?
We score today 99 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Fernandina Beach?
About 79°F. That is 3° above the October average of 76°F here.
Are there rip currents at Fernandina Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Fernandina Beach as low for the rest of today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Little Talbot Island, Ocean about 26.9 km away on the open coast.