First Coast
Fernandina Beach Fishing Weather & Tides
Amelia Island, St. Marys Inlet, and the Georgia-line marsh.
Today on the water
Thursday, August 6Right now it's 79°F and overcast at Fernandina Beach, with wind SE 7 mph (gusts 13). The forecast high is 87° with a 10% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide2:42 AM (5.5 ft)
- Low tide8:52 AM (0.1 ft)
- High tide3:26 PM (6.4 ft)
- Low tide9:48 PM (0.9 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:46 AM
- Sunset8:16 PM
- UV index8
Fishing Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach sits at Florida's northeast corner, where St. Marys Inlet separates Amelia Island from Cumberland Island and a vast spartina marsh runs back behind it. The tides up here are the biggest in the state — six feet and more — which floods the grass and drives a serious redfish and flounder fishery. Tripletail hang on the channel markers, and the jetties hold everything from black drum to tarpon in season.
Target species
- Redfish
- Spotted seatrout
- Flounder
- Tripletail
Local tip: With this much tidal range, the grass only floods at the top — time redfish trips to the last of the incoming.
Fernandina Beach fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Fernandina Beach today?
- Fernandina Beach's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Fernandina Beach, Amelia River. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.
- What fish can you catch at Fernandina Beach?
- Fernandina Beach is known for Redfish, Spotted seatrout, Flounder, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.
- What's the best weather app for fishing Fernandina Beach?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for St. Marys Inlet & the Atlantic, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.
- Is the wind good for fishing Fernandina Beach right now?
- Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Fernandina Beach, Amelia River). Forecast from Open-Meteo. Salty Forecast is a free hyperlocal weather app built for anglers — species and local notes are general guidance, not fishing advice. Always check current conditions and regulations before heading out.