Fernandina Beach or Jacksonville Beach today?
Fernandina Beach, Florida · Jacksonville Beach, Florida — 43 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
99Fernandina Beach
vs
99Jacksonville Beach
Too close to call today. Fernandina Beach scores 99 and Jacksonville Beach scores 99, 43 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 43 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 | Fernandina Beach | Jacksonville Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 96 | 96 | tie |
| Families with kids | 96 | 96 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 80 | 83 | tie |
| Surfing | 48 | 48 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Fernandina Beach | Jacksonville Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 79°F | 81°F |
| Wave height | 1 ft | 1.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 67°F | 69°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:28 AM | Low 4:05 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 Fernandina Beach or Jacksonville Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (99 and 99), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville Beach?
About 43 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.