Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fenway Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight up, we’ve got a bit of a dry spell on our hands. For the next 16 days, there’s nothing worth paddling out for at Fenway Beach, and that’s a long stretch of flat or messy conditions.
The whole forecast period is a bust. The first hint of any real size doesn’t show up until the afternoon of Friday, August 28th, when a south swell pushes up to 5ft, but the wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and blown out. Even then, the combined energy is only 275 (moderate) and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have any real punch or shape. That’s the biggest swell of the whole run, and it’s still a write-off.
The rest of the window is tiny, with most days offering knee-high dribble from the southeast and east, with cross-offshore or onshore winds that keep things clean but weak. The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. We see a little pulse on the morning of Tuesday, September 1st, with 5ft from the SSW and a clean cross-offshore breeze, but again, the period is only 6 seconds – that’s windswell, not the real deal. Combine that with a “poor surf conditions” note, and it’s just not worth the drive.
The only thing that stands out in a bad way is the sheer lack of any decent window. Fenway Beach is a breakwater setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell, but it’s just not getting the goods. The best calls are all zeros across the board. When the wind does go light or glassy, like on the morning of Thursday, September 3rd, the swell is only 2ft. It’s a tease.
Look, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this is one of those rare blank runs where the forecast is consistent—depressingly consistent. For a few days with no real surf, you’re looking at the entire 16-day period with nothing to recommend. It’s not the norm for this area, but it happens. Maybe the next update will change, but for now, keep the boards in the car and the wax in the wrapper.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri morning, light winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 14 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 3 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 11 | 8 | 64 | 29 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 95 | 62 | 81 | 45 | 18 | 31 | 25 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:25PM0.77m | 4:48AM0.58m | 5:20PM0.78m | 5:44AM0.59m | 6:12PM0.80m | 6:37AM0.62m | 6:58PM0.83m | 7:21AM0.66m | 7:36PM0.85m | 7:56AM0.71m | 8:08PM0.86m | 8:27AM0.75m | 8:36PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59AM0.15m | 11:00PM0.18m | 10:54AM0.15m | 11:57PM0.16m | 11:48AM0.14m | 00:48AM0.12m | 12:39PM0.12m | 1:28AM0.09m | 1:22PM0.09m | 2:02AM0.06m | 1:59PM0.07m | 2:32AM0.04m | 2:31PM0.05m | 2:58AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 14 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 11 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 4 | 64 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 95 | 62 | 12 | 45 | 17 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | — | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | E 6 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 13 | — | 18 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | SE 14 | SE 9 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 13 | S 5 | SE 9 | E 11 | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 6 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 3 | S 3 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | WSW 3 | SW 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — | S 5 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 51 | 108 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 42 | 81 | — | 4 | 31 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 636 | 1010 | 10 | 855 | 132 | 140 | 713 | 235 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 713 | 3 | 30 | 1181 | 1173 | 636 | 754 | 754 | 401 |
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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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