Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 105 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fenway Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's look at what Fenway Beach has in store for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first week is a bit of a bummer. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf. From Monday the 24th right through the end of the month, it’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore winds with tiny swell. The combined wave energy starts in the low double-digits (59), so there’s just nothing to work with. The water temp is sitting at an average 69°F for this time of year, which is pretty much normal.
Monday the 26th of August morning looks clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is tiny at 1ft from the SE with a 9-second period. You could paddle out, but you’d be hunting for anything rideable. The 28th of August Friday morning sees a small bump in energy to 123, but it’s still cross-on and only 3ft.
Now, Saturday morning the 29th of August is the first real glimmer of hope. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is 2ft from the south at 7 seconds. It’s only rated as surfable, but that glassy surface will make it look a lot better than it is. Still, a small wave.
The real standout, and the only one I’d circle on the calendar, is Thursday the 3rd of September. The afternoon session is looking promising. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the SE, with a long 15-second period, bringing in proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps right up to 906, which is strong. Best of all, the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW. That’s going to keep the faces smooth. This is a breakwater setup, so that long-period SE swell should wrap in nicely. It’s small enough for beginners to handle, but with that period and clean wind, it’ll be a lot of fun for everyone. The morning of the 3rd is also worth a look with 4ft and clean cross-off, just a bit less energy.
Friday the 4th of September holds on to some decent energy, with 4ft in the morning and 3ft in the afternoon, both with clean cross-off winds and a 14-second period. The energy is still moderate to strong. It’s not quite the peak of Thursday, but it’s a solid follow-up.
After that, the swell fades out quickly. The weekend of the 5th and 6th drops back to small, weak waves, and by the 7th and 8th, we’re back to tiny, almost flat conditions with barely any energy in the water.
So, for the whole 16 days, the clear winner is the afternoon of Thursday the 3rd of September at Fenway Beach. Get in the water then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SSW 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 38 | 47 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 45 | 50 | 37 | 86 | 63 | 73 | 43 | 31 | 23 | 22 | 38 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:58PM0.83m | 7:21AM0.66m | 7:36PM0.85m | 7:56AM0.71m | 8:08PM0.86m | 8:27AM0.75m | 8:36PM0.86m | 8:56AM0.80m | 9:05PM0.85m | 9:29AM0.84m | 9:38PM0.84m | 10:07AM0.88m | 10:18PM0.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM0.12m | 1:28AM0.09m | 1:22PM0.09m | 2:02AM0.06m | 1:59PM0.07m | 2:32AM0.04m | 2:31PM0.05m | 2:58AM0.02m | 3:02PM0.04m | 3:21AM-0.00m | 3:35PM0.03m | 3:43AM-0.02m | 4:15PM0.03m | 4:14AM-0.03m | |||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 |
19 | 38 | 47 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 45 | 50 | 37 | 86 | 63 | 73 | 43 | 31 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 |
13 | 20 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 35 | 24 | 42 | 37 | 28 | 23 | — | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 7 | SE 11 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 18 |
— | — | 1 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SW 6 |
27 | — | — | 1 | 18 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 22 | 38 | 102 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 185 | 3 | 162 | 190 | 50 | 50 | 1083 | 126 | 126 | 612 | 182 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 636 | 80 | 34 | 214 | 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.











