- Shelter
- E, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the Amelia River off Fernandina Beach, Florida, on the Intracoastal Waterway near the Georgia border, sand bottom.
- Water
- Mooring buoys
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The anchorage lies just across the ICW channel from Fernandina Harbor Marina, around mile 716, about 3 nm inside St Marys Inlet. The river carries a strong tidal stream, so set the anchor well and allow swinging room. Sand bottom holds reasonably once dug in. Exposed to E and SE winds.
Practical
A public dinghy dock at Fernandina Harbor Marina gives shore access. Fresh water at the marina. Fuel berth, chandlery and provisions are a short walk away in the historic district.
Ashore
The marina sits at the foot of Centre Street in the Fernandina Beach historic district, with shops, restaurants and a grocery within 400 m. Fort Clinch State Park, a brick coastal fort begun in 1847, lies about 3 nm north at the inlet.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 30.67119, -81.46935 (30°40.27'N 81°28.16'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Mooring buoys, Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 3.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Fernandina lies at 30°40.27'N 81°28.16'W, that is 30.67119, -81.46935 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Fernandina sheltered from?
Fernandina is sheltered from east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Fernandina?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Fernandina.
How do boaters rate Fernandina?
Fernandina is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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