Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fenway Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve looked at the numbers for Fenway Beach, and to be honest, it’s a pretty grim picture for the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting around 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit, but that’s about the only good news.
We’ve got a long stretch of nothing really happening. From Thursday, the 20th, right through the rest of August and into the first few days of September, the swell is tiny—mostly 1.0ft to 2ft—with pretty weak energy. The combined swell energy is mostly in the 20s and 30s (weak) and only occasionally bumps into the triple digits, like 105 on the 24th, but even then it’s poor surf conditions. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell direction is generally from the SE or S, which is what Fenway Beach is exposed to, but at these sizes there’s just no push.
On Wednesday, the 26th of August, in the afternoon, things get a little interesting. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SSE, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is 135 (moderate), and the guidance says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the best score we’ll see. It’s a beginner-friendly break anyway, so 4ft is manageable, but with a period of 7 seconds, it’s a short-period wind swell and won’t have much shape. Still, if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window.
After that, the rest of the 16 days slides back into tiny, choppy, or cross-onshore junk. The wind picks up again, and the swell drops to 1.0ft to 2ft with weak energy. The last few days into September remain poor. Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The best I can say is the 26th afternoon might be worth a look if you’re really keen and have a soft-top.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
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12 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 12 | 49 | 89 | 44 | 66 | 27 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 108 | 121 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross | glassy | off |
High Tide | 3:28PM0.77m | 3:50AM0.58m | 4:25PM0.77m | 4:48AM0.58m | 5:20PM0.78m | 5:44AM0.59m | 6:12PM0.80m | 6:37AM0.62m | 6:58PM0.83m | 7:21AM0.66m | 7:36PM0.85m | 7:56AM0.71m | 8:08PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:58AM0.14m | 10:03PM0.19m | 9:59AM0.15m | 11:00PM0.18m | 10:54AM0.15m | 11:57PM0.16m | 11:48AM0.14m | 00:48AM0.12m | 12:39PM0.12m | 1:28AM0.09m | 1:22PM0.09m | 2:02AM0.06m | 1:59PM0.07m | 2:32AM0.04m | |||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 4 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 12 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
11 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 89 | 44 | 20 | 27 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 59 | 121 | 123 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 |
5 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 8 | — | S 15 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SE 13 | SE 7 | E 4 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | — | — |
12 | 7 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 18 | 18 | 16 | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | — | ENE 2 | E 3 | NE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | NW 3 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — |
— | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 49 | 3 | — | 66 | — | — | — | — | 108 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 185 | 185 | 636 | 1083 | 190 | 674 | 152 | 129 | 235 | 214 | 182 | 26 | 100 | 24 | 30 | 185 | 185 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











