Beaches Near Amelia Island, Florida

11 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

9 with Good water quality 3 counties

Amelia Island is a barrier island at Florida's northeastern tip with 13 miles of uncrowded Atlantic beaches. Main Beach Park, Peters Point, and Fort Clinch State Park beach are the top access points, offering a quieter alternative to the busy beaches further south.

All Beaches by Distance from Amelia Island

POOR

Amelia Island Beach

Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

1 mi

105 CFU

 GOOD

Fernandina Beach

Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

1 mi

12 CFU

 GOOD

Fort Clinch State Park Beach

Nassau County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

3 mi

16 CFU

 GOOD

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Duval County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

19 mi

8 CFU

 GOOD

Atlantic Beach

Duval County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

23 mi

11 CFU

 GOOD

Neptune Beach

Duval County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

24 mi

11 CFU

 POOR

Jacksonville Beach

Duval County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

26 mi

77 CFU

 GOOD

Ponte Vedra Beach

St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

29 mi

14 CFU

 GOOD

Vilano Beach

St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

52 mi

18 CFU

 GOOD

St. Augustine Beach

St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

57 mi

13 CFU

 GOOD

Crescent Beach

St. Johns County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

63 mi

18 CFU

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Water Quality Near Amelia Island

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Amelia Island. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.