Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. I gotta be straight with you—this 16-day stretch is a tough one. There’s a whole lot of nothing happening at Fenway Beach for the first week and a half, with the surf just sitting there flat and messy. You’ve got days and days of tiny, weak swell with poor conditions, barely a ripple worth paddling for. It’s not until Wednesday, 2nd September, that we finally see a glimmer of hope.
The water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
Now, the standout, and really the only moment worth circling on your calendar, is the morning of Wednesday, 2nd September. We’ve got a clean 4ft of swell coming from the SSW with a gentle offshore wind out of the north. The combined energy is moderate at 204, so there’s a bit of push behind it. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’s not going to be a classic groundswell, but it’ll be rideable. The wind is offshore, so the surface will be clean, and Fenway Beach is a breakwater setup that’s fairly exposed to the SE, so this SSW swell will wrap in a little. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with the clean conditions, it’s a solid window for a session. Crowds are possible, so don’t expect to have it all to yourself.
The rest of the run is a write-off. After that Wednesday morning, it goes back to small, onshore, choppy junk for the following days. The 4th and 5th of September see a bit more size—5ft on the Friday afternoon—but with onshore winds and a lumpy, cross-onshore mess, it’s not going to be any fun for a paddle surfer. If you’re into kiting, those bigger, windier days might be more your speed.
So, bottom line: one good morning on the 2nd of September. Set your alarm and make the most of it.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
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 kJ | 11 | 42 | 61 | 39 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 98 | 44 | 64 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 33 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:25PM0.77m | 4:48AM0.58m | 5:20PM0.78m | 5:44AM0.59m | 6:12PM0.80m | 6:37AM0.62m | 6:58PM0.83m | 7:21AM0.66m | 7:36PM0.85m | 7:56AM0.71m | 8:08PM0.86m | 8:27AM0.75m | 8:36PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59AM0.15m | 11:00PM0.18m | 10:54AM0.15m | 11:57PM0.16m | 11:48AM0.14m | 00:48AM0.12m | 12:39PM0.12m | 1:28AM0.09m | 1:22PM0.09m | 2:02AM0.06m | 1:59PM0.07m | 2:32AM0.04m | 2:31PM0.05m | 2:58AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 32 |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 11 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 5 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 11 | 42 | 61 | 39 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 98 | 44 | 12 | 46 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | — | SE 9 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | — | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | SE 11 | — | ESE 5 | — | SE 13 | — | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | — | 1 | 22 | 5 | — | — | 18 | — | 3 | — | 7 | — | 1 | 14 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SW 5 | — | S 6 | W 4 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 5 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 49 | 22 | 7 | 5 | — | — | 15 | 32 | 4 | — | 64 | 6 | — | 24 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 22 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 341 | 2740 | 55 | 674 | 162 | 163 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 30 | 1083 | 19 | 636 | 699 | 185 | 611 | 622 |
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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).
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