Fernandina Beach: 4N
About
Fernandina Beach: 4N is a public beach access point in Florida, about 1.5 miles from the town of Fernandina Beach. Dogs are allowed here, which makes it a straightforward option for anyone visiting the coast with a pet. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fernandina Beach show April highs around 77°F and October highs around 80°F, while July and August climb past 90°F and bring the most rainy days of the year. For time off the sand, Magnolia Nature Trail lies about 2 miles away and Egans Creek Greenway Trail about 2.1 miles away. Fort Clinch State Park Trail is roughly 2.7 miles off, and across the state line in Georgia, the Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits page covers camping about 7.9 miles away.
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: 4N
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, 1.4 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 TrailHiking2 mi
- Egans Creek Greenway TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Hiking and Biking TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Fort Clinch State Park TrailHiking2.7 mi
- South Point TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Summer Beach PathHiking5.4 mi
Dungeness CrossingHikingPhoto: Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)5.4 mi
Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping PermitsCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Fernandina Beach: 4N
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, 1.4 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.