Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SW 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Fenway Beach.
To be straight with you, the next two weeks are looking pretty flat and messy. The good news is, there’s a tiny window of hope right at the end of the first week and into the second, but we’ve got a long stretch of nothing to wade through first.
We start off with a real dud. Saturday the 22nd through to Monday the 24th, the swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and it’s just not worth paddling out. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real blip of energy shows up on Monday the 24th. The swell picks up to 3ft from the south, but the wind is a cross-onshore mess, making it choppy. The combined energy hits 178 (moderate), but the quality is poor. It’s not a goer.
Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are still poor. The wind stays strong and cross-shore, and the swell is small and weak. The energy numbers drop right down, barely cracking 60. It’s just not worth the drive.
Then, we get a little glimmer on Saturday the 29th. The swell is 3ft from the south, and the wind swings north-westerly, giving us a cross-off breeze. That cleans things up, and the combined energy jumps to 113 (moderate). It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a week. The water temp is still sitting around the same, so it’s a normal feeling session.
Sunday the 30th is glassy calm in the morning, with a slight air and a tiny 2ft swell. It’s clean but barely any push. The wind then turns onshore in the afternoon, finishing it off.
Now, here’s the one to watch. Wednesday the 2nd of September. The swell jumps to 3ft from the south-east, with a period of 12 seconds (that’s a proper groundswell). The combined energy hits 303 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s clean with just a slight cross-chop. The forecast says it’s marginal, but it’s the only time in the whole 16 days the energy is decent and the wind is manageable. The 12-second period means the waves will have some punch, but because it’s a beach break, that longer period might make them a bit straight. Still, this is your best bet. Crowds are likely at Fenway Beach, so get there early.
After that, it drifts back into mediocrity. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th have a bit of swell, but the wind screws it up. Saturday the 5th is clean but tiny again.
The final Sunday the 6th has a pulse of 2ft to 3ft from the south with a decent 11-second period, and the energy is 140 to 181 (moderate). But the wind is cross-shore to cross-onshore, so it’ll be choppy. Not a clean finish.
Overall, the standout is Wednesday the 2nd of September. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only day with enough energy and clean enough wind to make it worthwhile. The rest of the window is a write-off. But hey, it tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 8 |
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18 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 82 | 79 | 94 | 102 | 34 | 40 | 20 | 29 | 34 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 206 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:56AM0.80m | 9:05PM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:02PM0.04m | 3:21AM-0.00m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 4 | SE 12 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 11 | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 8 |
18 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 82 | 79 | 12 | 73 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 25 | 17 | 22 | 206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | SSW 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — |
3 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 24 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | E 7 | SE 5 | — | ESE 6 | SE 5 | — | SSW 6 | SE 9 | — | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | — |
3 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 21 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 13 | 14 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | WSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 4 | — | — | — |
37 | — | — | 3 | 17 | 33 | 73 | 94 | 102 | 34 | 40 | 13 | — | 21 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 7 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1010 | 161 | 193 | 550 | 217 | 1 | 257 | 1 | 0 | 185 | 81 | 30 | 30 | 162 | 30 | 636 | 636 | 44 | 163 | 163 | 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.











