United States

Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach sits on Florida’s Atlantic coast in Nassau County, offering access to saltwater diving opportunities nearby while the town itself isn’t a major dive hub. Local dive centers focus on training and excursions along the coast, with visibility and conditions varying seasonally. For divers, the area provides gateways to offshore reefs, wrecks, and structures reachable by boat from nearby ports, as well as freshwater training options nearby in regional quarries if needed. The town is more of a coastal access point for divers visiting northeast Florida than a standout dive destination on its own.

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About United States

Sea
The Coastal Waters of Southeast Alaska and Brit...
Timezone
America/New_York
Languages
EN
Demonym
American
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
MIA FLL MCO LAX SFO

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Fernandina Beach

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Fernandina Beach

The best time to dive in Fernandina Beach

The best months to dive in Fernandina Beach are from June to August. Temperatures are confortable (26-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
9 °C 13 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
15 °C 15 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
16 °C 17 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
21 °C 22 °C 8/10
05 - May
25 °C 26 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
26 °C 28 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 31 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
25 °C 27 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
21 °C 24 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
17 °C 20 °C 9/10
12 - Dec.
14 °C 16 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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