Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, S swell with 60 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve stared at the charts for Fenway Beach, and I gotta be honest – it’s a tough stretch. This breakwater spot is beginner-friendly and fairly exposed, but the wave quality is just not there. We’re looking at a long gap of poor surf, and the first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t come until Saturday morning, August 29th.
The water temp is about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. No big changes there.
From Tuesday the 25th through the end of the week, it’s all poor. Tiny swells, mostly under 2 ft, short periods, and weak energy – the combined energy is bouncing between 40 and 71, which is weak. Winds are mostly cross or cross-on, and the reports are all the same: poor surf conditions. Don’t bother.
Friday the 28th is quiet too. Then Saturday morning, August 29th, we get a brief window. The swell nudges up to about 3 ft from the south, with a 7-second period. The combined energy hits 91 (still weak), but the wind is glassy – calm, light NNW breeze. That’s your best bet for clean, surfable waves, but the report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” So, it’s nothing special, but it’s the only real standout in the whole 16 days. That Saturday morning is your window.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. Sunday through Tuesday, all poor. Winds turn cross-on again, swells stay small, energy drops. There’s a slight uptick on Tuesday, September 1st, with swell reaching 3 ft to 4 ft and combined energy climbing to 224, but the wind is still cross-on and conditions are poor. Not enough to save the day.
The second week doesn’t offer much. A few mornings on September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th have clean conditions with cross-off winds, but the swell is tiny – 1 ft to 2 ft – with long periods around 10 to 12 seconds. That long period might mean better shape, but at those sizes, you’re just floating. The afternoon of September 4th and the morning of September 5th also have clean winds and a little swell, but nothing to get excited about.
By September 9th, the swell picks up to 4 ft from the south with clean cross-off winds, but the period is only 6 seconds, and conditions are still poor. The combined energy hits 103, which is moderate, but it’s not going to be quality.
So, bottom line: the only real chance you’ve got is Saturday morning, August 29th, for a few hours of glassy, clean, but very ordinary surf. Everything else is a write-off. If you’re itching to get wet, that’s your spot. Otherwise, maybe take a break and wait for a better run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 |
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16 | 16 | 28 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 43 | 39 | 43 | 38 | 60 | 42 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 10:50AM0.91m | 11:02PM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:02PM0.03m | 4:54AM-0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 |
4 | 14 | 28 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 28 | 60 | 42 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | S 6 | SE 7 |
16 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 35 | 42 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 22 | 17 | 11 | — | — | 1 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | S 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 |
1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | WNW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | — | S 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — |
9 | — | 2 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 28 | 43 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 31 | 27 | 27 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 193 | 50 | 30 | 38 | 126 | 140 | 1173 | 182 | 30 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 2606 | 2392 | 2607 | 80 |
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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.











