
Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, S swell with 817 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's looking pretty grim. The swell is small and weak, and the wind is rarely playing ball. For the first few days, we’re dealing with a tiny, short-period S swell that’s barely pushing 2ft to 4ft, and the wind is a mess. The combined energy is pitiful, barely cracking 100 (58-91). You’re better off staying home and waxing a board than paddling out into that chop.
The only real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday morning, the 23rd of July. Fenway Beach will see a little bump in swell from the south, coming in at 4ft with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 302. The real kicker? We’ve got light, cross-offshore winds from the ENE at 6 mph. That’s going to clean things up nicely. The text says "expect good surf conditions," and I’ll take that. It’s not a world-beater, but for a breakwater spot that’s fairly exposed, this is the standout of the whole forecast. The water is running a bit colder than normal at 67°, so don’t forget a spring suit.
After that Thursday morning window, it’s back to the doldrums. The swell drops off again, and the wind goes back to being onshore or cross-shore. We’ve got a long, dry stretch from the afternoon of the 23rd right through the end of the month. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Saturday the 25th of July with glassy conditions, but the swell is tiny (3ft, 7 seconds) and the energy is a weak 80. Surfable, maybe, but you’ll be fighting for scraps.
The next real event doesn’t show up until Wednesday morning, the 29th of July. We get a pulse of SSW swell, 6ft at 7 seconds, and the energy jumps to a strong 561. The wind is light and cross-shore from the east. But the forecast says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," so this one is a bit of a gamble. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, and that’s a lot of water moving fast for a breakwater. Might be a bit heavy for the beginners.
The rest of the run into early August is a flat, windy mess. Swell heights drop below 3ft, periods are short, and the wind is mostly onshore. There’s a glassy moment on the morning of the 1st of August, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft from the SSW. That’s a paddling session, not a surfing one.
So, to sum it up: your best bet is the Thursday morning, 23rd of July, at Fenway Beach. Get on it early, because the arvo goes to shit. The 29th of July is a maybe, but keep an eye on the tides. Everything else? Not worth your time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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28 | 72 | 55 | 51 | 35 | 25 | 84 | 421 | 562 | 586 | 524 | 245 | 140 | 72 | 64 | 55 | 82 | 64 | 60 | 59 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 1:22AM0.75m | 2:12PM0.84m | 2:23AM0.68m | 3:12PM0.83m | 3:26AM0.64m | 4:07PM0.82m | 4:23AM0.61m | 5:00PM0.82m | 5:18AM0.59m | 5:54PM0.83m | 6:15AM0.59m | 6:44PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM0.09m | 7:46AM0.01m | 8:36PM0.13m | 8:43AM0.05m | 9:39PM0.15m | 9:39AM0.08m | 10:37PM0.16m | 10:32AM0.10m | 11:35PM0.15m | 11:24AM0.11m | 00:32AM0.14m | 12:18PM0.12m | 1:20AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
23 | 72 | 55 | 51 | 35 | 25 | 2 | — | 562 | 586 | 524 | 245 | 140 | 67 | 64 | 55 | 82 | 64 | 60 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 |
28 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 57 | 65 | 72 | 36 | 51 | 39 | 15 | 8 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | SSW 6 |
6 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | SSW 2 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | S 8 | — | — | NNW 3 | NE 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | SW 4 |
1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 21 | 84 | 421 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 0 | 3 | 1824 | 190 | 1173 | 1173 | 1 | 126 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 853 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 612 | 3 |
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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.










