Nassau County, FL · Atlantic Ocean

Amelia Island Beach

2500 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

The northernmost barrier island in Florida — 13 miles of Atlantic beach with Spanish-moss-draped oaks, the historic seaport of Fernandina Beach at the north end, and Amelia Island State Park where horseback riding on the beach is legal. Sea turtle nesting May–October.

Today's Conditions

Decent day for sunbathing.

Thunderstorms · 84°F water · 87°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. East wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

87°F air — ideal beach weather
27% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

42 /100

32 Swim

67 Sunbathe

36 Walk

33 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

87°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

7 to 14 mph

Rain

27%

Today

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

88°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

84°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

6:44 PM

6.1 ft · in 4.0h

Barometer

30.07 inHg

1018 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

12 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 8mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ452)

The JAX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

FLZ124 Nassau-Duval-Flagler-St. Johns — Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach, n/a
GAZ154 Glynn-Camden — Brunswick, St. Simons, Country Club Estates, n/a

NWS SRF · JAX · Issued Jun 25, 9:00 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:24 AM

Sunset

8:31 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
12:04 AM	Low	0.6 ft
6:00 AM	High	5.1 ft
11:58 AM	Low	0.2 ft
6:44 PM	High	6.1 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

87°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

27%

Fri Jun 26

88°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

46%

Sat Jun 27

89°

Sunny

Sun Jun 28

89°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%

Mon Jun 29

88°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

50%

Tue Jun 30

85°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

36%

Wed Jul 1

85°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

22%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 7 to 14 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Free public lots at main beach accesses; meters near Main Beach Park.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most of the beach.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

2500 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersrestaurants nearbyhorseback riding (state park)

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Amelia Island Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Amelia Island Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Amelia Island Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most of the beach.

Is there an entry fee at Amelia Island Beach?

Entry to Amelia Island Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Amelia Island Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Amelia Island Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Amelia Island Beach?

Amenities at Amelia Island Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurants nearby, horseback riding (state park).

When is the water warmest at Amelia Island Beach?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Amelia Island Beach located?

Amelia Island Beach is in Nassau County, FL, at 2500 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.