
Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SSW swell with 342 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fenway Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fenway Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for your area. I gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window looks bloody grim. There’s no real swell to get excited about, and the wind just won’t play nice. We’re looking at a long stretch of days where you’re better off servicing your wax or watching the cams, but don’t lose hope; it’s the kind of stretch that can’t last forever.
Alright, let’s start with what’s on offer. The only break in the game is Fenway Beach—a breakwater spot that’s fairly consistent but only works on a SE swell. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so no thermals needed.
Right now, Tuesday afternoon, it’s a total write-off. There’s a tiny 0.7 ft of swell from the ESE with a 9-second period, weak energy (13), and a cross-on wind from the WSW at 9 mph. It’s choppy and messy—zero stars.
We roll into Wednesday morning, and it’s even smaller, 0.3 ft from the SE at 10 seconds, with a direct onshore wind from the SSW. Not worth getting wet. Wednesday afternoon picks up a bit to 3 ft, but it’s all windswell from the SSW with a pitiful 4-second period, and a cross-on breeze at 16 mph making it choppy. No good.
Thursday morning sees the swell bump to 5 ft from the SSW, period 7 seconds, and combined energy of 278 (moderate), but that cross-on wind from the WSW at 16 mph is going to ruin it. It’s a mess. Thursday afternoon drops to 5 ft, same story.
Friday morning and afternoon finally clean up—clear skies, a cross-off wind from the NNW and WNW, and 2 ft from the S. The swell is weak (energy 44 and 57) and the period is short (6-7 seconds), so it’s not going to shape up. It’s clean but tiny.
Saturday morning turns glassy with a 1 ft swell from the S, period 6 seconds, energy 20. It’s pretty, but there’s nothing to ride. Saturday afternoon stays poor.
The whole first week is a washout. From Sunday the 13th through to Saturday the 19th, almost every session is labelled “poor surf conditions.” The swell remains tiny, below 3 ft, with short periods and cross-on or onshore wind. There’s a tiny glimmer on Saturday afternoon, the 19th—a clean 3 ft from the SW at 6 seconds, cross-off wind from the NNW, energy 85. But it’s still weak and short-period, so don’t get your hopes up.
Now, Sunday the 20th we get a nice offshore wind from the N, 9 mph, and a glassy afternoon. The swell is only 1.0 ft from the SE, but the period is a lovely 11 seconds, energy 31. It’s clean, but you’ll be waiting for a set that never comes.
The only half-decent window appears on Monday the 21st. Monday morning: clear skies, a cross-off wind from the ENE at 9 mph, swell 4 ft from the E at 6 seconds, and combined energy of 105 (moderate). The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s the best we’ve seen, but it’s still short-period and weak. For a beginner, 4 ft is fine, but it won’t be good. Monday afternoon gets onshore and turns to poo.
Tuesday the 22nd morning sees a bigger 7 ft swell from the ESE at 7 seconds, energy 417 (strong), but that cross-on wind from the SSW at 9 mph will chop it up. That’s expert territory if you’re brave, but the wind won’t help.
After that, it’s back to tiny, choppy nothingness for the rest of the outlook.
So, what’s the call? There’s no standout. If I had to pick the best on offer, it’s Monday the 21st morning at Fenway Beach—4 ft from the east, clean cross-off wind, and moderate energy. But it’s still ordinary. For a breakwater spot that needs a SE swell, we’re not getting the right direction or size. This setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the onshore winds and moderate swell sizes.
Hang in there, mate. The blank run is normal for this area, and forecasts can change. I’ll be watching the charts.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | WSW 4 | SE 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 263 | 273 | 214 | 92 | 41 | 52 | 34 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 44 | 46 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:08PM0.96m | 7:35AM0.86m | 7:55PM0.95m | 8:20AM0.91m | 8:38PM0.93m | 9:02AM0.93m | 9:19PM0.88m | 9:44AM0.93m | 10:01PM0.83m | 10:27AM0.92m | 10:43PM0.77m | 11:09AM0.89m | 11:25PM0.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:32AM-0.06m | 1:45PM-0.06m | 2:15AM-0.09m | 2:32PM-0.07m | 2:54AM-0.09m | 3:18PM-0.05m | 3:33AM-0.07m | 4:04PM-0.02m | 4:13AM-0.03m | 4:51PM0.01m | 4:52AM0.01m | 5:36PM0.06m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 |
8 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 92 | 41 | 52 | 34 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 44 | 46 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SE 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | SW 4 | SE 9 | SW 6 | — |
— | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 12 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | NNE 2 |
3 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 263 | 273 | 214 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 10 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 771 | 674 | 2576 | 1068 | 1083 | 182 | 235 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 50 | 778 | 636 | 235 | 148 | 30 | 195 | 30 | 760 | 23 |
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Information about the Fenway Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fenway Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fenway Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fenway Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fenway Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fenway Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.










