Fernandina Beach: 16N
About
Fernandina Beach: 16N is a public beach access point in Florida, about 2.4 miles from the town of Fernandina Beach. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, and dogs are allowed, making it a useful option for visitors bringing a pet to the shore. Spring and fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fernandina Beach show April highs around 77°F and October highs near 80°F, while July and August climb to about 90°F with more frequent rainy days. The access sits close to several trails. Magnolia Nature Trail is about a mile away, and Fort Clinch State Park Trail and the Hiking and Biking Trail are each just under 2 miles off. Egans Creek Greenway Trail, about 3 miles away, adds another nearby option.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Fernandina Beach: 16N
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–84°F and lows of 45–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Fernandina Beach, FL weather station, 2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan64° high45° low
- Feb67° high49° low
- Mar72° high54° low
- Apr77° high60° low
- May84° high68° low
- Jun88° high73° low
- Jul91° high75° low
- Aug90° high75° low
- Sep86° high73° low
- Oct80° high65° low
- Nov72° high56° low
- Dec66° high49° low
Nearby
- Magnolia Nature TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Hiking and Biking TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Fort Clinch State Park TrailHiking1.9 mi
- South Point TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Egans Creek Greenway TrailHiking3.2 mi
Dungeness CrossingHikingPhoto: Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4.4 mi- Beach Creek TrailHikingPhoto: Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)4.6 mi
Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping PermitsCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Fernandina Beach: 16N
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
64° / 45°
9 wet
Feb
67° / 49°
8 wet
Mar
72° / 54°
8 wet
Apr
77° / 60°
7 wet
May
84° / 68°
7 wet
Jun
88° / 73°
11 wet
Jul
91° / 75°
13 wet
Aug
90° / 75°
13 wet
Sep
86° / 73°
12 wet
Oct
80° / 65°
8 wet
Nov
72° / 56°
7 wet
Dec
66° / 49°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fernandina Beach, FL, 2 mi away at 49 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
