Fernandina Beach, FL - Station ID: 8720030
| Established: | May 08, 1897 |
| Time Meridian: | 0° E |
| Present Installation: | Feb 05, 1997 |
| Date Removed: | N/A |
| Water Level Max (ref MHHW): | 6.94 ft. Oct 02, 1898 |
| Water Level Min (ref MLLW): | -4.10 ft. Jan 24, 1940 |
| Mean Range: | 6.02 ft. |
| Diurnal Range: | 6.56 ft. |
| Latitude | 30° 40.3' N |
| Longitude | 81° 27.9' W |
| NOAA Chart#: | 11502 |
| Met Site Elevation: | 5.8 ft. above MSL |
Sensor Information
| Sensor | Sensor ID | DCP# | Sensor Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | C1 | 3 | 28.2 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Air Temperature | D1 | 1 | 12.4 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Water Temperature | E1 | 1 | 4.3 ft. below MLLW | Enabled |
| Barometric Pressure | F1 | 1 | 12.5 ft. above MSL | Enabled |
| Tsunami WL | U1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
| Microwave WL | Y1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
How to reach: To reach the tidal bench marks from City Park in Fernandina Beach, proceed NW on Atlantic Avenue to the Fernandina Beach Marina. The bench marks are in the area between Beach and Alachua Streets going north to south, and 10th Street to City Dock going east to west. The tide station is on the Florida Petroleum Corporation dock near the foot of Calhoun Street.