Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, S swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with S 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 (Jul 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, we're looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead. The forecast is a real bummer for the most part. We've got a tiny window of clean, surfable waves right at the start, but after that, it's a long, dry spell of tiny, onshore, or just plain messy conditions. The first real chance of a wave comes on Thursday, July 30th, but the pattern falls apart quickly. There's a massive gap from the end of July all the way through to the middle of August with next to nothing worth paddling out for.
The only real standout, and it's a mild one, is the Thursday morning session. Let's get into it.
Thursday, July 30th - Morning
Alright, so if you've got a flexible schedule, Thursday morning is your best bet. Head to Fenway Beach. It's a breakwater setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and a beginner-friendly spot. We're looking at a small 3ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, giving us a combined energy of 167 (moderate). The best part? The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the NNE at 9 mph. That's going to keep the surface clean, even with that light rain. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 68°. It's not going to be a world-class day, but it's the only chance for a clean, surfable wave in the near future.
Thursday, July 30th - Afternoon & Beyond
After that morning window, it all goes downhill. Thursday afternoon stays clean with the offshore breeze, but the swell drops slightly. By Friday, July 31st, the wind switches onshore and the wave quality plummets. From that point on, we're looking at a run of "poor surf conditions" that stretches for almost two weeks. The swell is tiny, often under 3ft, and the period is short, meaning weak, crumbly waves. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-shore, making it choppy and messy.
The Long Week Gap
From Friday, July 31st, all the way through to Friday, August 14th, the forecast is just one "poor surf conditions" report after another. There's a period from August 8th where the combined energy jumps up to 174 (moderate), but the wind is cross-shore, so the quality is still terrible. The swell is too small and poorly directed to make any of it worthwhile. This is a classic blank run for this area.
Honestly, if you're set on getting wet, the Thursday morning 30th of July is your only real shot. The rest of the outlook is a write-off. For a breakwater spot like this, with the forecast showing persistent onshore wind and weak energy, you might be better off looking for a kite if the wind picks up, because this isn't going to be a paddle-friendly stretch.
Stay patient, and let's hope the forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 119 | 134 | 87 | 103 | 88 | 84 | 123 | 105 | 27 | 17 | 23 | 58 | 51 | 41 | 59 | 44 | 44 | 32 | 29 | 12 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:27AM0.70m | 9:34PM0.87m | 10:01AM0.73m | 10:07PM0.86m | 10:39AM0.78m | 10:45PM0.84m | 11:20AM0.82m | 11:26PM0.80m | 12:03PM0.85m | 00:09AM0.76m | 12:52PM0.87m | 00:59AM0.71m | 1:54PM0.87m | 2:06AM0.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:15PM0.09m | 4:08AM0.03m | 3:46PM0.08m | 4:33AM0.02m | 4:27PM0.08m | 4:57AM0.00m | 5:13PM0.08m | 5:28AM-0.01m | 6:02PM0.09m | 6:06AM-0.01m | 7:00PM0.11m | 6:52AM0.01m | 8:30PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 119 | 134 | 87 | 103 | 88 | 84 | 123 | 7 | 27 | 15 | 23 | 8 | 51 | 41 | 59 | 44 | 44 | 32 | 29 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 35 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | E 6 | — | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | S 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 13 | — | 6 | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 3 | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | — | S 8 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 7 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | S 3 |
| kJ | 14 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | 105 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 58 | 5 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 195 | 1173 | 1531 | 1208 | 1499 | 419 | 419 | 271 | 1417 | 1499 | 1083 | 1083 | 235 |
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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).
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