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“I absolutely LOVE Fernandina beach!!! I am just learning to surf and have had great success. Some days, just as anywhere, the swell may be too rough or on the flip side may be too light, and I am not able to partake in my new passion. I still love Fernandina Beach area as I can still go lay on the beach and work on my tan, go to center street to shop, walk my dogs on beach, or even just eat at Sandy Bottoms if I can't surf. There are just so many things to do in Fernandina Beach!”
Debbie Caldero from UNITED STATES - 26 Aug 2013
Fernandina Beach Pier Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 10 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.9(1: Fernandina Beach Pier is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.4(1: Fernandina Beach Pier is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in North Florida. 5: the best break in North Florida). |
Difficulty Level: 2.7(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.8(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Fernandina Beach Pier can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.8(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Fernandina Beach Pier, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.2(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Fernandina Beach Pier are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.4(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.1(1: Often too crowded. 5: Fernandina Beach Pier is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Fernandina Beach Pier requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.4(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.6(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Fernandina Beach Pier for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.4(1: Camping at Fernandina Beach Pier is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Fernandina Beach Pier is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Fernandina Beach Pier, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.4(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Fernandina Beach Pier where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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