
Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SSW swell with 331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SSW 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 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fenway Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gather 'round, crew. Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what Fenway Beach is cooking up for the next couple of weeks. Straight off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it's looking pretty flat and sad for a long stretch. The first week or so is barely gonna wet your board, and we're looking at a real gap in decent surf from now right through to late September. There's nothing on offer that I'd call a standout by any stretch, but there's a little whisper of life right at the very end of the forecast.
First up, we've got a long, long wait. From Wednesday the 9th of September right through to Monday the 21st of September, it's a grim run of tiny waves and poor conditions. We're seeing swell heights mostly under three feet, with combined wave energy that barely registers above 100 units – we're talking 10 to 88 range of weak energy consistently. Winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, making for choppy and messy water. Thursday the 10th of September actually pushes the swell up to 5 feet for the morning, but that's a short-period windswell (just 7 seconds) from the SSW, with a moderate cross-onshore breeze at 15 mph. The combined energy hits 230 (moderate), but it's still classed as poor surf. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if you're into that.
Now, we finally get a little glimmer. Monday the 21st of September afternoon is where things start to shift. The swell bumps up to 4 feet from the east, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 204 (moderate energy). It's still not great, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the NE at 9 mph, so it cleans up a bit. The forecast says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That's the first time we get a score of 1 out of 10. It's not good, but it's something.
The next few days after that stay pretty small. Tuesday the 22nd of September morning has a short-lived puff of offshore wind from the north at 9 mph, with a tiny 2-foot swell from the ESE – clean but tiny. Tuesday afternoon goes glassy with the wind dropping to zero, but the swell is down to 1 feet. Not worth paddling out for.
Then we get to the most interesting moment in the whole outlook. Thursday the 24th of September morning. The swell is only 2 feet from the south, but look at the period: 18 seconds. That's a very long period groundswell. The combined energy hits 168 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the NNE at 9 mph, keeping it clean and gentle. This is the one to watch. At a breakwater spot like Fenway Beach, that long-period southern swell has the potential to wrap in and give some lined-up, proper waves. The drawback is the tiny height – you'd need a log or a longboard to have any fun. But if you're desperate for a clean, glassy session with some real grunt in the water, this is your window.
For the rest of the time? Honestly, leave your boards at home. The crowds here at Fenway Beach are marked as "sometimes" busy, but with no waves, it won't matter. This break is fairly consistent normally, but this is a blank run. It tends not to stay poor for long, so keep an eye out for the next forecast update.
That's the word from the beach. Stay patient.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 3 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3 | 4 | 14 | 241 | 225 | 172 | 94 | 41 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 28 | 45 | 76 | 48 | 38 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:35AM0.86m | 7:55PM0.95m | 8:20AM0.91m | 8:38PM0.93m | 9:02AM0.93m | 9:19PM0.88m | 9:44AM0.93m | 10:01PM0.83m | 10:27AM0.92m | 10:43PM0.77m | 11:09AM0.89m | 11:25PM0.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:32AM-0.06m | 1:45PM-0.06m | 2:15AM-0.09m | 2:32PM-0.07m | 2:54AM-0.09m | 3:18PM-0.05m | 3:33AM-0.07m | 4:04PM-0.02m | 4:13AM-0.03m | 4:51PM0.01m | 4:52AM0.01m | 5:36PM0.06m | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 |
3 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 94 | 41 | 28 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 76 | 48 | 38 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 13 | 20 | 20 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — |
1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | E 3 |
— | 1 | 11 | 241 | 225 | 172 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 45 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 674 | 1101 | 1068 | 1101 | 182 | 214 | 0 | 34 | 30 | 50 | 778 | 1173 | 195 | 30 | 44 | 0 | 26 | 30 | 50 |
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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.










