Fenway Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow cooker. The first few days are looking pretty flat and wonky, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet. We’ve got a dry spell from now until around the 24th of September, with nothing really worth paddling out for. The early window is plagued by small, weak swell and messy wind, so it’s a good time to wax your stick or just enjoy the beach from the sand.

Now, if you’re patient, there’s a little glimmer on the horizon. The best bet, and really the only standout in this whole 16-day stretch, is Fenway Beach on Thursday the 24th of September. That morning, we’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the SE, with a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 12 mph. The wave energy is moderate (137), and the direction is lining up nicely with the break’s sweet spot. The afternoon holds up too, with a bit more size at 4ft from the ESE, though the wind switches to a cross-shore, which might add a little texture. Still, this is the best on offer.

The water is sitting at 69°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The swell period is a short 7-8 seconds, meaning it’s windswell, not a groundswell, so the waves will be a bit more crumbly and less powerful than a long-period pulse. But for a beach break, it’ll still be fun.

Outside of that Thursday, it’s a real desert. The combo of tiny swell, onshore junk, and gusty winds makes for a lot of days where you’re better off finding a different hobby. There’s even a day of heavy rain and a risk of thunderstorms on the 13th, which is just adding insult to injury.

So, to sum it up: wait it out, and pencil in Thursday the 24th for a go at Fenway Beach. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only game in town.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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