Fernandina Pier Surf Guide

Fernandina Pier in North Florida is an exposed beach break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the west northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the east. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for - Rips / undertow - Man-made danger (buoys etc.) - Sharks.

Fernandina Pier Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach1fairly consistent
21.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Fernandina Pier:

The best conditions reported for surf at Fernandina Pier occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Fernandina Pier (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Fernandina Pier with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 29% of the time in January while 39% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 32% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
29%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
39%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
32%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Fernandina Pier Location Map

Interactive Fernandina Pier surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Fernandina Pier is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in USA, 32 km (20 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Fernandina Pier is Jacksonville Nas Airport (NIP), also in USA, 54 km (34 miles) away.

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Fernandina Pier Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 21:21 Local Time
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5PM8PM11PM2AM
Wave (m)
0.7
SE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
SE
Period (s) 6 6 4 6
Wind (km/h)
20
20
15
15
Wind State on on cross-
on
cross-
on

Swell History at Fernandina Pier

Surf stats for Fernandina Pier, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Fernandina Pier

Wind stats for Fernandina Pier, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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