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Beach Access 40
4.8★ · 79 Google ratings · Fernandina Beach, Georgia
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At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
375 yd · 4 min
Cost
Free
Water
83°F
Tide
6 ft range today
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 10am
Map of Beach Access 40
Guide
Good to know
Visit for sunrise walks and shell hunting
The wide beach and long strand of shells make it ideal for morning walks and finding shark teeth.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early on weekdays
The small parking lot empties quickly on weekdays but fills by late morning on weekends.
Expect rougher water and murky conditions
Waves break heavily with sand mixed in, making the water brown and less suitable for young children.
Bring no expectations for facilities
There are no bathrooms, showers, or shade except for a trash can and occasional private decks.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · violent showers
Water
83°F
Waves
2.1 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:52 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:17 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:36 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:18 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 10:39 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 S Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
🌊 Water 375 yd away, about 4 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Beach Access 40?
375 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Beach Access 40 have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Beach Access 40 least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 10am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
