
Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,228 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s be straight with you – we’ve got one break in the window, Fenway Beach, and it’s a tough slog. The 16-day forecast is mostly a write-off for decent waves, with a whole lot of days where the surf is just poor. The first real chance doesn’t come until Wednesday the 5th of August, and even then it’s a one-morning spark in a long flat spell. After that, we’re looking at a solid gap of over a week with hardly anything worth paddling out for.
The water at Fenway Beach is running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 69°F with a negative anomaly of 3°F – so you’ll want a spring suit or a thickish top.
Wednesday morning the 5th of August is the one standout. Fenway Beach will see a 6 ft southerly swell, period around 7 seconds – that’s a short-period windswell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and won’t have that deep groundswell push. But here’s the thing: the wind is going glassy, light easterly at 3 mph, which means the surface will be clean. The combined energy is moderate at 554, so there’s enough juice to get a few fun ones. For a beginner spot, this is borderline – 6 ft is getting a bit big for total beginners, but if you’re comfortable, it’s the best we’ve got. Expect crowds possible here, as it’s a fairly consistent break.
After that Wednesday morning, it’s a grim run. The swell drops off fast, and the wind swings cross-onshore or onshore for days, with gusts up to 19 mph on Monday the 3rd and Friday the 7th. The surf just gets smaller and smaller, with combined energy dipping into the double digits by the second week. From Thursday the 6th all the way through to Tuesday the 18th of August, the wave heights rarely climb above 3 ft, and most days the energy is weak – between 14 and 90. The wind does go clean a few times (like the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, and 15th), but with waves only 2 ft to 3 ft, it’s more of a longboard or bodysurf session than a proper surf. The swell is S to SSW, with a short period of 6–7 seconds, so it’s just wind-slop.
If you’re a kite surfer, the windier afternoons with cross-on or onshore breeze and that small, choppy sea might look more interesting than trying to paddle out on a 2 ft wave.
So bottom line: mark Wednesday morning the 5th of August on your calendar for a chance at glassy, fun-sized waves at Fenway Beach. Otherwise, this is a long, quiet stretch. The forecast can always shift, but right now, it’s a patience game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
787 | 347 | 177 | 72 | 52 | 311 | 113 | 89 | 74 | 53 | 49 | 68 | 50 | 64 | 53 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 51 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:09AM0.76m | 12:52PM0.87m | 00:59AM0.71m | 1:54PM0.87m | 2:06AM0.67m | 3:08PM0.89m | 3:25AM0.65m | 4:16PM0.91m | 4:36AM0.66m | 5:22PM0.95m | 5:47AM0.69m | 6:26PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.09m | 6:06AM-0.01m | 7:00PM0.11m | 6:52AM0.01m | 8:30PM0.13m | 7:57AM0.03m | 9:50PM0.12m | 9:28AM0.03m | 10:57PM0.09m | 10:42AM0.02m | 00:03AM0.05m | 11:53AM-0.01m | 1:02AM-0.00m | |||||||
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | 13 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | SSW 6 |
— | 347 | 177 | 72 | 52 | 191 | 113 | 89 | 74 | 53 | 49 | 47 | 9 | 64 | 53 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 2 | 80 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | SE 10 |
— | — | 44 | 37 | 30 | 52 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 2 | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | E 11 | — | E 8 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NW 2 | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — |
787 | 1 | — | — | — | 311 | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 1181 | 24 | 38 | 214 | 24 | 38 | 214 | 30 | 30 | 2588 | 1 |
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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.











