Fenway Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got what looks like a classic flat spell settling in, with very little to get excited about for the next couple of weeks. The good news is there’s a few small windows where conditions clean up, but don’t expect any fireworks.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Thursday, July 23rd. The morning session at Fenway Beach is the best we’ve got. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 67°F. We’re looking at a small 4ft swell from the south, with a moderate energy level (257). The wind is a light, cross-off breeze from the northeast, which will keep the surface clean. It’s a surfable wave, but the conditions are still very ordinary. The swell period is a short 9 seconds, so it won’t have much punch, but for beginners, it’s a safe size.

After that, the forecast is a real grind. The surf drops off dramatically, and we’re looking at consistent “poor surf conditions” for days on end. There’s a gap of over a week where I wouldn’t bother paddling out. The swells are small, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy readings are weak (mostly under 100). It’s a blank run that’s pretty normal for this area when the pattern stalls.

Looking way out to Monday, August 3rd, there’s a glimmer. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the southeast with a bit more energy (118), and a light cross-off wind from the west-northwest. Again, it’s surfable but ordinary. It’s a long way off, so don’t bank on it, but it’s the only other window worth noting in the whole 16-day stretch.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, Thursday morning is your only real shot. The rest of the time, the beach setup with poor surf and moderate wind might actually be more interesting for the kiteboarders than us. The waves are just too weak and messy to get excited about.

Stay patient, Rusty.

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