Fernandina Beach: 8
About
Fernandina Beach: 8 is a public beach access point in Florida, about a mile from the town of Fernandina Beach. It offers parking, and dogs are allowed. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fernandina Beach run highs of about 77°F in April and 80°F in October, while July and August highs reach about 90°F with the most wet days of the year. The closest outing is the Egans Creek Greenway Trail, about a mile away. Magnolia Nature Trail is about 3 miles off, and Fort Clinch State Park Trail is about 3.4 miles away. Across the state line in Georgia, Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits covers camping about 8 miles away.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Small lot
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: 8
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, 1.3 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
- Egans Creek Greenway TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Magnolia Nature TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Hiking and Biking TrailHiking3.4 mi
- Fort Clinch State Park TrailHiking3.4 mi
- Summer Beach PathHiking4.4 mi
- South Point TrailHiking4.7 mi
Dungeness CrossingHikingPhoto: Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)6.3 mi
Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping PermitsCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Fernandina Beach: 8
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, 1.3 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.
