Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SE 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 (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fenway Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Fenway Beach over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – for the most part, it’s a pretty quiet run, but there’s a little window in the second week that might just make it worth keeping an eye on.
Right now, we’ve got a long dry spell. From the start of the period, we’re looking at small, weak, and messy conditions. The first ten days are basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 4ft, but with short, weak periods (around 6 seconds) and a heap of cross-shore and onshore wind messing things up. It’s all “poor surf conditions” out there, with combined energy readings barely getting into triple digits (173 is the highest we see, and that’s still moderate at best) and most days sitting under 100. Water temp is sitting around 69°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing brewing there.
You’ll be waiting a good ten days for anything that resembles a wave.
It’s not until the 11th that things finally start to look interesting. On Friday morning (11th September), we get a clean script with light north winds going offshore, and a 4ft swell from the south at 8 seconds. It’s surfable but ordinary – the energy is still moderate at 193. But the real standout is Friday afternoon (11th September). That’s the highlight of this whole outlook. We get a 5ft swell from the SSW, 8-second period, with very light northeast airs turning it nearly glassy. The combined energy jumps up to 424 – that’s real, moderate-to-strong juice for the spot. The comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the session to aim for. Fenway Beach can be pretty consistent and it’s a beginner-friendly breakwater setup, but with that size and clean conditions, it’ll be fun for a wider crew. Just be aware it can get crowded here sometimes.
After that little spike, we’re back into the doldrums. The swell drops off fast on Saturday and through the rest of the outlook, with small, weak waves and onshore or cross-shore winds making a mess again. The energy readings drop to 56 and below for the rest of the period. Not much to get excited about out there.
So here’s the takeaway: if you’ve got patience, wait for the afternoon of Friday the 11th. That’s your best shot for clean, fun-sized surf. Everything else? Give it a miss unless you’re desperate for a paddle.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | E 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 11 | 115 | 115 | 88 | 71 | 51 | 26 | 42 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 184 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:37AM0.92m | 11:49PM0.74m | 12:28PM0.91m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM0.05m | 5:40AM-0.02m | 6:51PM0.09m | 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 | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | 2 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 |
7 | 11 | 37 | 58 | 48 | 71 | 51 | 26 | 42 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SE 13 | — | — | SW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 |
1 | 7 | — | — | 1 | 31 | 21 | 20 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | — | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 10 | — |
3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | — | SSW 5 | — | WNW 3 | — | SW 3 | NW 2 | N 3 | — | ENE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 |
— | 1 | 115 | 115 | 88 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | — | 1 | 32 | 184 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 713 | 1821 | 137 | 611 | 1181 | 0 | 24 | 182 | 3 | 34 | 50 | 50 | 636 | 2607 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 126 | 126 | 185 |
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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.











