Fenway Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – it’s a quiet spell ahead. No storm-chasing, no epic pulses. Just a long, drawn-out lull with only a few tiny windows where a longboard might catch a bump. We’re looking at a 16-day forecast, but honestly, the first week is nearly a total write-off.

Overall Pattern:
We’ve got a flat spell settling in. From Thursday the 3rd through to the 9th of September, the swell is tiny and weak. You’ll see heights barely scraping 3 ft, but with lousy cross-shore or cross-onshore wind and combined wave energy stuck in the 20s and 30s – that’s weak sauce, mates. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. Fenway Beach is a breakwater setup and it’s simply not doing anything.

From the 10th onwards, there’s a slight bump in energy, but still not enough to get excited about. The combined swell energy hits 108 on Thursday morning the 10th, which is moderate, but with a messy cross-shore wind and the swell coming from SSW at 4 ft, it’s not the clean, peeling wave you’re after. Best to leave the board in the car.

The Standout (if you can call it that):
If you are absolutely desperate, and I mean *desperate*, the best option in the whole 16-day window looks to be Thursday September 10th morning. Fenway Beach will see a modest 4 ft SSW swell with moderate combined energy of 108. It’s not big, but it’s the biggest we get. The wind is cross-shore and the surf will be choppy, so don’t expect any classic shape. It’s a bit of a mess, but it’s the only thing on the menu. For a beginner, 4 ft is okay, but the choppiness will be a challenge.

After that, it’s all downhill again. From Friday the 11th right through to the 18th of September, we’re back to knee-high dribble. The combined wave energy drops down into the teens and twenties (weak). There are days with glassy conditions (Saturday 12th morning, Friday 18th morning), but the swell is a puny 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft – you’d need a fairy to ride it.

Crowd and Caveats:
Fenway Beach is fairly exposed to the swell and sometimes sees crowds. On a weekend, if this tiny bump lines up with a clean window, it might be worth a paddle, but honestly, there’s nothing here that’ll get your heart rate up.

Final Verdict:
A long, flat run. If you’re a beginner, the whole period is underwhelming. The only thing close to rideable is on Thursday the 10th, and even then it’s just average. Keep the gear waxed and wait for the next weather system.

Stay dry,
Rusty

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