
Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with 656 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next 16 days for Fenway Beach. I gotta be straight with you—this stretch is a tough one. There’s a big ol’ gap of nothing at the start, and honestly, the forecast is pretty grim overall.
First up, the water at Fenway Beach is running about 66°, which is a full 4° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a notable chill, so you’ll want a good thick wetsuit if you’re even gonna bother paddling out.
Now, the first chance at any surf at all shows up on Thursday, July 23rd. The morning brings a 5 ft swell from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a short-period windswell, not much grunt behind it. The combined energy is only 273 (moderate), but the wind is light from the north-northeast, blowing cross-offshore. That means the surface will be clean. The catch? The break is a breakwater setup, and it’s fairly exposed, but the swell direction from the south isn’t what it really wants—it prefers SE. Still, it’s the only window that’s even close to okay. The surf report says “expect good surf conditions,” but with a 5 ft swell and a short period, it’s gonna be a bit crumbly. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best on offer in the first week.
After that, it’s a long, sad run. From Thursday afternoon all the way through to the end of July, the waves drop off hard. We’re talking 2 ft to 4 ft, mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds, and the combined energy dives into the weak two-digit numbers. It’s mostly poor surf conditions, choppy, and just not worth the paddle. The wind is from the south or southwest most of the time, blowing straight onto the beach, trashing any chance of a clean wave.
There’s a little blip on Saturday, August 1st. The afternoon sees a 5 ft south swell, 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 578 (moderate). The wind is light from the south, but it’s blowing onshore, so it’s a bit messy. The report calls it “marginal” and gives it a 1 out of 10. It’s surfable, but it’s ugly. The swell is over 5 ft, so it might be a bit much for beginners, but it’s not big enough to scare off the experienced crew. Still, with the onshore wind, it’s a real slog.
Then we roll into the second week. Monday, August 3rd, the morning shows a 4 ft swell from the SSE, 8-second period, with a light east-northeast wind blowing cross-offshore. Clean again. The combined energy is 190 (moderate). The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not great, but it’s clean. That’s about as good as it gets in this whole 16-day window.
For the rest of the second week, it’s back to tiny, weak, and choppy. The combined energy drops into the double digits again, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore. The only real standout… and I’m stretching here… is that Thursday morning, July 23rd. It’s the only time the stars align for a clean, surfable wave, even if it’s short-period and a bit weak. Everything else is a write-off.
If you’re a kitesurfer, there’s some decent wind and swell on the 28th of July, with a 6 ft SSW swell and 19 mph winds, but for paddle surfing, it’s just a choppy, blown-out mess. Not your day.
So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, hit the water on the morning of Thursday, July 23rd, or maybe the morning of Monday, August 3rd. Otherwise, the forecast is a long, flat, and choppy bore. Sometimes it’s like this, but it won’t stay poor forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 5 |
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69 | 109 | 199 | 476 | 562 | 450 | 273 | 177 | 105 | 94 | 38 | 44 | 33 | 41 | 48 | 45 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:12PM0.83m | 3:26AM0.64m | 4:07PM0.82m | 4:23AM0.61m | 5:00PM0.82m | 5:18AM0.59m | 5:54PM0.83m | 6:15AM0.59m | 6:44PM0.84m | 7:06AM0.61m | 7:28PM0.86m | 7:48AM0.63m | 8:04PM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43AM0.05m | 9:39PM0.15m | 9:39AM0.08m | 10:37PM0.16m | 10:32AM0.10m | 11:35PM0.15m | 11:24AM0.11m | 00:32AM0.14m | 12:18PM0.12m | 1:20AM0.12m | 1:05PM0.11m | 2:00AM0.09m | 1:45PM0.10m | 2:35AM0.08m | |||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | 8 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 450 | 273 | 177 | 105 | 94 | 38 | 44 | 33 | 41 | 48 | 45 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 38 | 33 | 37 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 5 |
69 | 109 | 199 | 476 | 562 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 769 | 1173 | 1 | 126 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 653 | 13 | 636 | 19 | 84 | 30 | 162 | 193 | 645 | 185 | 190 |
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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.










