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Fernandina Beach surf report and forecast
Wind waves: 1.7 m 8 s E
Best window this week: Friday 16:00 EST — 7.9 1.0 m (3.3 ft) at 12 s, cross-offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (86° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 3.5 B 2 · A 3 | 1.6–1.9 m (5.3–6.2 ft) | 8 s | E | 16 kt onshore | 06:41–17:36 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 4.5 B 3 · A 3 | 1.3–1.9 m (4.2–6.4 ft) | 8 s | E | 13 kt onshore | 06:42–17:35 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 4.4 B 5 · A 3 | 1.0–1.3 m (3.3–4.3 ft) | 8 s | ESE | 9 kt cross-onshore | 06:43–17:35 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 4.3 B 6 · A 2 | 0.8–1.0 m (2.8–3.2 ft) | 9 s | E | 6 kt glassy | 06:44–17:34 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 7.9 B 8 · A 5 | 0.9–1.0 m (3.0–3.3 ft) | 11 s | E | 9 kt cross-offshore | 06:44–17:33 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 5.4 B 8 · A 3 | 0.7–0.9 m (2.1–2.9 ft) | 11 s | E | 9 kt cross-shore | 06:45–17:32 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 4.2 B 8 · A 2 | 0.6 m (2.1 ft) | 10 s | E | 7 kt offshore | 06:46–17:32 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 07:00 | 3.5 B 2 · A 3 | 1.7 m (5.4 ft) | 8 s E | 14 kt E onshore |
| Mon 10:00 | 2.9 B 1 · A 2 | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 8 s E | 17 kt E onshore |
| Mon 13:00 | 3.2 B 1 · A 3 | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 8 s E | 15 kt E onshore |
| Mon 16:00 | 2.9 B 1 · A 2 | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 8 s E | 17 kt E onshore |
| Mon 19:00 | 3.0 B 1 · A 2 | 1.7 m (5.7 ft) | 8 s E | 17 kt ENE onshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 2.3 B 1 · A 2 | 1.9 m (6.2 ft) | 8 s E | 19 kt E onshore |
| Tue 01:00 | 2.5 B 1 · A 2 | 1.9 m (6.4 ft) | 8 s E | 19 kt E onshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 3.1 B 1 · A 3 | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) | 8 s E | 16 kt E onshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 3.7 B 2 · A 3 | 1.6 m (5.3 ft) | 8 s E | 13 kt E onshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 3.5 B 2 · A 3 | 1.6 m (5.1 ft) | 8 s E | 13 kt E onshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 4.3 B 2 · A 3 | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 8 s E | 10 kt E onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 4.5 B 3 · A 3 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 8 s E | 9 kt E onshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 3.9 B 3 · A 2 | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) | 8 s E | 10 kt E onshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 4.0 B 4 · A 2 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 8 s ESE | 10 kt ESE onshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132) (41112), 17 km from Fernandina Beach, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.0 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 1.7 m (5.4 ft) |
| Peak period | 9 s | 8 s |
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Fernandina Beach tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (EST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 01:40 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 07:50 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) · High 14:10 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 20:40 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 02:50 (+0.7 m / +2.2 ft) · Low 09:00 (-0.7 m / -2.4 ft) · High 15:10 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 21:30 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 03:50 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 10:00 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) · High 16:10 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 22:20 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 04:40 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 11:00 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 17:00 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 23:10 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 05:30 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 11:50 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 17:50 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) · Low 23:50 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 06:10 (+0.9 m / +3.1 ft) · Low 12:30 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 18:30 (+0.7 m / +2.2 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 00:40 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) · High 06:50 (+1.0 m / +3.2 ft) · Low 13:20 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 19:10 (+0.7 m / +2.1 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 3.0 Jacksonville Beach 42 km · 1.9 m (6.2 ft) now
- 2.4 Saint Augustine 88 km · 2.1 m (6.9 ft) now
- 2.5 Crescent Beach 106 km · 2.1 m (6.9 ft) now
- 3.4 Flagler Beach 137 km · 2.2 m (7.2 ft) now
- 3.1 Tybee Island 159 km · 1.3 m (4.3 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/New_York). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (30.75, -81.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.