Surf Forecasts:
Fenway Beach surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenway Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Look, I’ve scoured the charts and the outlook for Fenway Beach for the next 16 days and, truth be told, it’s a lean run. This is a breakwater setup that needs a bit of love from the ocean, and we’re just not getting it. The whole period is littered with “poor surf conditions,” so don’t be expecting to paddle out and get your soul cleansed. There’s a big stretch here—from August 20th all the way through the end of the month—with nothing that’s worth calling a proper session. It’s a blank run that’s normal for this kind of spot when the swell just isn’t cooperating.
Let’s start with the only real blip of energy. That comes right at the tail end of the month. On Saturday, the 29th of August, things perk up in the morning. We’re seeing a 3ft swell from the south, with a period of 9 seconds. The wave energy jumps to 185 (moderate), and the wind is clean, coming from the northeast at 15 mph. It’s a cross-offshore breeze, so the surface will be clean. It’s not a monster, but it’s the best on offer by a long shot. The water temperature is around 69°F, which is about average for this time of year, just a touch on the cool side. The break faces southeast, and that south swell direction is not the optimum for Fenway, so the shape might be a bit wonky, but with clean wind, you might snag a couple.
That afternoon, the swell bumps to 4ft from the SSE, energy hits 275 (moderate) but the wind swings easterly and goes cross-shore, making things a bit bumpy. Still, it’s the only game in town. After that, it’s back to the doldrums. In early September, there’s a hint of glassy conditions on the morning of Wednesday the 2nd, with a 2ft swell from the southeast, period of 10 seconds, and no wind. That’s pretty, but with only 58 energy units, it’s weak. You’d be on a foamie trying to get wet. The rest of the first week of September is just small, clean but tiny wind swells. The surf is just too small to recommend anything. If you’re desperate to get wet, the 29th is your only shout, and even then, keep your expectations in the car park.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 13 | 31 | 45 | 56 | 137 | 83 | 74 | 42 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:28PM0.77m | 3:50AM0.58m | 4:25PM0.77m | 4:48AM0.58m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:58AM0.14m | 10:03PM0.19m | 9:59AM0.15m | 11:00PM0.18m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SE 6 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 31 | 45 | 6 | 137 | 83 | 74 | 42 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 8 | — | S 15 | S 14 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 5 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 5 | E 6 | SE 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | — | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | W 3 | NNW 2 | — | SSW 6 | SW 3 | SSW 6 | S 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 21 | 6 | — | — | 56 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 15 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 185 | 185 | 636 | 2740 | 190 | 674 | 59 | 160 | 185 | 24 | 1 | 24 | 198 | 3 | 50 | 50 | 235 | 853 | 853 | 19 |
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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).
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