Fenway Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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