Amelia Island

Amelia Island is a beach break in Fernandina Beach, FL, covered by a free live cam from Seaside Amelia Inn.

About the Break

Amelia Island’s beach break is a wide, sandy stretch that picks up east and northeast swells, generally an easygoing wave with room to spread out compared to the more crowded breaks farther south. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Seaside Amelia Inn, a 46-room boutique hotel at 2900 Atlantic Avenue, Amelia Island, Florida, near Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Amelia Island sits on the Atlantic coast in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida. See the Florida surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Amelia Island surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Seaside Amelia Inn in Fernandina Beach, FL — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.