
Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SW swell with 89 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fenway Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fenway Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this 16-day window is a tough one for Fenway Beach. We’re looking at a long stretch of mostly small, weak, and messy surf. There’s a real gap of quiet days at the start, and the good stuff doesn’t show up until later in the period. Don’t get too worked up about the early part of the forecast.
The opening days are a write-off for any real surfing. From the 14th through the 19th, we’ve got puny waves, mostly under 2ft, with a lot of cross-onshore wind making things choppy and uninviting. It’s a flat spell, for sure. The swell energy is weak, with values mostly in the single digits or teens. You’re better off doing anything else.
We finally see a pulse of life on Sunday the 20th morning. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SW with a short 6-second period. The energy reading is 165, which is moderate, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, making it messy. The afternoon cleans up with a gentle offshore breeze as the swell drops back down. Still, it’s not great.
After another small stretch, things get interesting around the 22nd. The swell builds, and the energy starts climbing. Tuesday the 22nd sees the swell reach 5ft in the morning and then 6ft by the afternoon from the SE, with readings of 166 and then 321. But the wind is a moderate cross-shore, making it a washing machine. This is more power, but the quality isn't there for a clean surf.
The standout period is the 23rd and the 24th. On Wednesday the 23rd, we’ve got 5ft to 5ft of swell. The morning is marginal, but the afternoon turns on with a cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is strong at 232. Then Thursday the 24th is the pick of the bunch. The swell eases to 4ft to 4ft, but the winds go light. Thursday afternoon is particularly interesting: a 4ft SW swell with a glassy surface and a strong energy reading of 215. That’s the window where it all comes together – a clean, powerful wave on a breakwater setup. This is the one to circle. Keep in mind, though, this swell has a short period, so the wave might not be as lined-up as a longer-period groundswell. With the swell pushing 4ft, it’s still fine for most surfers, but any bigger and beginners might start to struggle.
After that, we fade back into small, weak surf for the final few days of the month. The swell drops below 3ft and the energy slumps back into the teens and twenties. It's clean enough, but there's just nothing to ride.
So, to sum it up: don’t waste your time this week. The best bet is looking at Thursday the 24th afternoon. Get your board ready for that window. It’s not going to be huge, but with that glassy surface, it’ll be the best quality surf on offer in this entire stretch. The long-range stuff next week is promising but remember, these are less certain calls.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SW 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 |
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17 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 48 | 89 | 35 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:09AM0.89m | 11:25PM0.72m | 11:50AM0.85m | 00:05AM0.66m | 12:34PM0.80m | 00:51AM0.61m | 1:29PM0.76m | 1:57AM0.57m | 2:41PM0.74m | 3:16AM0.56m | 3:46PM0.74m | 4:16AM0.58m | 4:40PM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM0.06m | 5:30AM0.06m | 6:21PM0.11m | 6:07AM0.10m | 7:13PM0.16m | 6:49AM0.15m | 8:19PM0.19m | 8:04AM0.19m | 9:27PM0.20m | 9:22AM0.20m | 10:24PM0.18m | 10:21AM0.18m | 11:16PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SW 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 |
17 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 60 | 35 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 6 | SSW 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SSE 11 | SE 10 |
7 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | — | SE 11 | ESE 8 | — |
12 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13 | — | 5 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 2 | — | NE 3 | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | E 3 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | NNE 2 | E 5 |
1 | — | 6 | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 48 | 89 | 1 | 47 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 50 | 235 | 645 | 769 | 771 | 256 | 1173 | 234 | 217 | 1173 | 242 | 450 | 771 | 674 | 1181 | 2571 | 771 | 24 | 23 | 125 |
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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.










