Fenwick Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.48° N 75.05° W

Fenwick Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fenwick sea temperature is
25.5° C
1.7° 

Fenwick surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fenwick surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, E swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fenwick this week:

The surf forecast for Fenwick over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fenwick in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fenwick over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ESE
8
0.7
SSE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.3
ESE
9
0.8
E
4
0.2
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13
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SSE
5
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6
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12
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11
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11
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SSE
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SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
25
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NNE
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ENE
5
ESE
15
ESE
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S
15
WSW
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WNW
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WNW
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NE
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High Tide
2:22PM1.16m
2:43AM0.92m
3:14PM1.14m
3:41AM0.90m
4:11PM1.14m
4:42AM0.92m
5:07PM1.17m
5:39AM0.96m
6:00PM1.22m
6:29AM1.03m
6:45PM1.27m
7:12AM1.09m
7:25PM1.31m
Low Tide
8:55PM0.30m
8:52AM0.30m
9:57PM0.29m
9:53AM0.30m
10:51PM0.26m
10:48AM0.27m
11:39PM0.20m
11:38AM0.23m
00:24AM0.15m
12:25PM0.18m
1:07AM0.09m
1:11PM0.14m
1:47AM0.04m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Information about the Fenwick Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fenwick provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fenwick can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fenwick 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 (Fenwick) 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 Fenwick 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.

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