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Bone Yard Beach: driftwood logs scattered on sandy beach with ocean waves4 photos
Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Bone Yard Beach

Amelia Island, Florida

Ocean beach in Amelia Island, facing north-east, with parking within walking distance.

  • Sunrise over water
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking1 lot within 1,310 ft
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
3.5/ 10Limited
How we score beaches
Calm water
5.0 of 10
Water
85 Ftoday
Sunset
7:37 pmover land
Parking
Mapped1 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk
Highrest of today
Families
Limited
78of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Very warm water · light wind. Watch: 27% rain chance, waves, high rip current risk.

78 Fclear
High
87 F
Sea temperature
85 F
Waves
2.3 ftup to 2.4 ft
Wind
5 mphup to 9 mph
Rain chance
27%
UV index
7high
Sun
7:07 am to 7:37 pm
Surf zoneNWS Jacksonville forecast for Coastal Duval, issued 11:00 am EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskHighrest of today
  • Surf3 to 4 ft
  • ThunderstormsLow
  • Rip risk thursdayModerate
Tidesnext low at 3:11 am
  1. Low3:11 am0.3 ft
  2. High8:54 am4.9 ft
  3. Low3:29 pm-0.2 ft
  4. High9:28 pm5.2 ft
  1. 8:00 am · best78 Fclear, 2% rain, 2 mph
  2. 11:00 am85 Fmostly clear, 2% rain, 3 mph
  3. 2:00 pm86 Fpartly cloudy, 15% rain, 9 mph
  4. 5:00 pm84 Fovercast, 11% rain, 7 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-4). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Nassauville (8720098), 6.0 mi from the beach, heights above MLLW. Rip current risk and surf from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for the zone; a low risk still means rip currents near piers, jetties, and inlets.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

  • FamiliesLimitedCalm water 5.0, no bathrooms mapped
  • SwimmingFairWaves around 3.0 ft, sea 73 F on average
  • SunsetsLimitedsunrise over the water instead
  • ConvenienceLimited1 parking lot, no food mapped
How the Beach Score is calculated: 3.5 of 10

The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.

ComponentPointsFact
Facilities1.0 of 3Within walking distance: parking.
Calm water1.0 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 3.0 ft.
Warm water0.5 of 1Mean sea temperature 73 F.
Sunset over water0.0 of 1The shore faces away from the sunset all year.
Free entry0.0 of 1An entry fee is mapped.

Ranks #38 of 55 for sunrise over water in Florida, #123 of 124 for parking in Florida, #167 of 168 for warm water in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 7, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Aerial view of Bone Yard Beach in Amelia Island, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023
Bone Yard Beach: uprooted tree with exposed roots on sandy beach shore
Bone Yard Beach: dead trees and driftwood scattered across sandy beach and shallow water

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: oliver.dodd, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: Kirby Adams. Lansing, Michigan., CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Amenities

  • Parking1 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • BathroomsNo
  • ShowersNo
  • Restaurants and barsNo
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearbyNo
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • PierNo
  • BoardwalkNo
  • Free entryNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunrise over waterYes, May to August
  • Calm water5.0 of 10
  • Warm water4.8 of 10

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 7, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Entry
$3 per vehicle (honor box, up to 8 people)
Pass
Florida State Parks Annual Entrance Pass accepted, $60 a year, $120 for a family
Operator
Run by Florida State Parks
Address
Buccaneer Trail, Jacksonville, FL

From Florida State Parks fee schedule (effective May 10, 2021), checked Sep 7, 2026. Hours and fees change; the official page is the final word. Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces north-east (42 degrees). The sun sets over land all year.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Early October is usually warm, with warm water, a higher chance of a rainy day and waves that are often rough.

Water
77 FWarm
High
78 FWarm
Rainy day
36%Rain is common
Waves
4.0 ftOften rough

What to expect

  • Warm swimming water, around 77 F
  • Waves often around 4.0 ft or more
  • Rainy days are common in October (10 a month)
  • October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach

4 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 12 years, 1 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Tropical Storm Debby, August 2024, 51.9 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Bone Yard Beach through the year

Warm water
Low rain
Calm water

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

  • Best overallApril to Septembermild water · fewer rainy days · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to August85 F average
  • DriestFebruary5 rainy days a month
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Bone Yard Beach: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.405060708090100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan58 F (14 C)62 F (17 C)72.6 ft
Feb60 F (16 C)68 F (20 C)53.0 ft
Mar65 F (18 C)71 F (22 C)103.0 ft
Apr71 F (22 C)76 F (25 C)73.0 ft
May78 F (26 C)82 F (28 C)132.4 ft
Jun82 F (28 C)86 F (30 C)152.3 ft
Jul85 F (30 C)88 F (31 C)201.9 ft
Aug85 F (30 C)87 F (31 C)202.7 ft
Sep82 F (28 C)83 F (28 C)173.7 ft
Oct76 F (24 C)77 F (25 C)104.0 ft
Nov70 F (21 C)72 F (22 C)73.1 ft
Dec62 F (16 C)65 F (18 C)63.5 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Explore Bone Yard Beach

Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

All places near Bone Yard Beach as a list (7)

Beach access Main access and 2 more · Nearest parking 1,380 ft · 5 min walk · Nearest restrooms 1,270 ft · 5 min walk

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of the beach as mapped in OpenStreetMap; walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 30.5022, -81.4488. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

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Questions about Bone Yard Beach

Is there parking at Bone Yard Beach?

Yes. 1 mapped parking area within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Bone Yard Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 85 F (30 C) in July and 58 F (14 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Bone Yard Beach?

Calm water scores 5.0 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 3.0 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Bone Yard Beach?

No. The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

When is hurricane season at Bone Yard Beach?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 17 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 3 at hurricane strength, most in June, August and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

  • © OpenStreetMap contributors (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • [operator], checked [date] (data as of Sep 7, 2026)
  • Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Nassauville (8720098), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service JAX office for Coastal Duval (FLZ125), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.