Fenway Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. It’s looking flat and pretty sad out there for the next week and a half. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands, so don't rush to grab your board just yet. There is one window worth paying attention to, but it’s a week and a half away, so we’re playing the long game on this one.

Right now, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. From Friday through the weekend, we’re seeing tiny, weak swells with nothing rideable. It’s mostly clean and glassy, but that doesn't matter when there’s zero push. You’d be bobbing around doing more paddling than surfing. The water temp is sitting at 71°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least it won’t be a shock when you finally get in.

There’s a brief pulse of energy on Monday the 17th. The swell kicks up a bit, with the combined energy reaching 406. That’s moderate, but it’s short-period, messy stuff. The conditions are poor in the morning, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a moderate offshore wind. Still, it’s only around 4ft and pretty ordinary. I’d say it’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it's nothing to write home about, and the period is only 7 seconds, so the waves will be weak and crumbly.

After that, we sink back into the doldrums. The rest of that week and into the next is really poor. The swell drops off, and when it does show up, it’s got onshore winds chopping it up. It’s not worth your time.

Now, let's talk about the one standout. It’s a long way off, so take this with a grain of salt, but things look like they might finally line up for Fenway Beach on Monday the 25th of August. That’s the first day of a little swell bump, but honestly, the more interesting part is the back half of that week. We see some long-period energy coming in from the SE. The swell isn’t huge, only about 2ft to 2ft, but the period is up around 10-13 seconds. That’s real groundswell, and it should have a bit more shape to it.

The conditions look promising too. By the 28th and 29th, the wind swings offshore, giving us clean, glassy conditions. This won't be big, but long-period clean waves on a breakwater setup like Fenway could be a lot of fun on a smaller board. This is, by far, the best bet in the whole 16-day window. Just keep in mind, it’s a long-range call, so don’t book the trip just yet. But it’s something to keep an eye on. It might not be for the beginners, as it's more of a smaller, cleaner wave, but a fun one for the log or a fish.

So, in short: we wait. It’s going to be a quiet week and a half, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Keep the faith, and I'll see you out there at the end of the month.

Rusty.

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