Amelia Island Beach or Fernandina Beach today?
Amelia Island, Florida · Fernandina Beach, Florida — 6 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
97Amelia Island Beach
vs
97Fernandina Beach
Too close to call today. Amelia Island Beach scores 97 and Fernandina Beach scores 97 — 6 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 6 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Amelia Island Beach | Fernandina Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 99 | 99 | tie |
| Families with kids | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 48 | 48 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Amelia Island Beach | Fernandina Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 82°F | 82°F |
| Wave height | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 74°F | 74°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:57 AM | High 8:57 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Amelia Island Beach or Fernandina Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (97 and 97), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Amelia Island Beach and Fernandina Beach?
About 6 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.