
Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSW swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fenway Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fenway Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | S 7 | ESE 7 | E 5 | E 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 4 | SW 5 |
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43 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 17 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:43AM0.70m | 1:32PM0.89m | 1:54AM0.66m | 2:53PM0.88m | 3:23AM0.65m | 4:06PM0.89m | 4:36AM0.68m | 5:12PM0.92m | 5:43AM0.73m | 6:13PM0.94m | 6:44AM0.80m | 7:08PM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:31AM0.02m | 8:18PM0.12m | 7:47AM0.05m | 9:39PM0.11m | 9:32AM0.06m | 10:44PM0.07m | 10:44AM0.04m | 11:47PM0.03m | 11:51AM0.00m | 00:44AM-0.02m | 12:53PM-0.03m | 1:32AM-0.06m | |||||||
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
7:17 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 5 | SSW 6 | E 5 | E 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 8 |
43 | 29 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 6 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 4 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 |
1 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 |
38 | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 7 | 18 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 17 | 79 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 30 | 173 | 23 | 55 | 185 | 50 | 713 | 650 | 144 | 158 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 126 | 131 |
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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.










