Fenwick surfForecast / Delaware / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 EDT
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Fenwick surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fenwick sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fenwick in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 24th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 24th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 23rd May)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
5
1.8
E
6
2
E
7
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
7
2.1
E
8
2
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.2
E
9
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
E
8
0.5
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
S
6
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
247
422
409
377
526
627
365
224
138
84
61
44
34
29
21
28
37
24
23
23
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
E
40
ENE
40
E
20
ESE
10
N
10
E
20
ENE
5
SSW
25
NE
10
NE
5
E
10
ESE
5
SSW
0
SE
5
SE
10
WNW
20
NE
15
E
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
00:43AM1.32m
1:31PM1.17m
1:42AM1.24m
2:28PM1.18m
2:38AM1.18m
3:24PM1.20m
3:35AM1.12m
4:19PM1.23m
4:31AM1.08m
5:11PM1.26m
5:26AM1.06m
5:59PM1.30m
6:17AM1.06m
6:43PM1.34m
Low Tide
7:16AM0.02m
7:27PM0.18m
8:18AM0.06m
8:37PM0.21m
9:17AM0.07m
9:43PM0.20m
10:09AM0.08m
10:41PM0.17m
10:56AM0.08m
11:32PM0.14m
11:39AM0.09m
00:19AM0.11m
12:21PM0.10m
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light rain
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rain showers
light rain
light rain
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light rain
cloud
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5:43
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
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8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:15
2
6
4
3
3
1
1
1
2
3
Temp °C
14
12
11
12
12
13
18
17
18
17
19
22
15
15
15
17
20
20
21
19
18
8
4
2
5
5
6
20
17
19
18
21
25
15
15
15
18
23
22
22
18
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.3
S
6
1.5
E
9
1.2
E
9
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
34
7
7
7
365
224
138
84
46
35
34
22
21
28
23
24
23
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
18
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
NE
4
Energy kJ
8
7
6
60
42
31
61
44
29
29
18
10
11
6
8
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
SSE
6
Energy kJ
5
5
4
4
2
11
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
5
1.8
E
6
2
E
7
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
7
2.1
E
8
2
E
9
0.4
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
S
6
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
53
247
422
409
377
526
627
10
139
64
37
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
265
270
350
243
174
680
174
8
51
67
0
67
51
34
204
0
0
0
27
265
277
Best forecast wave conditions in Delaware
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
9
7
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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.

Fenwick is 15 km (9 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Delaware, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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