Fernald Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. We’re looking at a 16-day window, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the pickings are slim. The only break that showed up on the finder is Fernald Point, and it’s a rare one to break. It’s a point break that's "rarely breaks," so even getting a wave here is a bit of a lottery. The whole period is a flat spell for all intents and purposes.

Starting from Saturday, August 8th, right through to the end of the window on Sunday, August 23rd, it’s a long, drawn-out stretch of tiny surf. Swell heights are stuck between 0.7 ft and 2 ft, with periods that are all over the place – from a very long 19 seconds down to 13 seconds. That long-period stuff, like the 19 seconds we see on Tuesday the 11th, is from a groundswell, but it’s just too weak to do anything with. The combined energy for the whole run is mostly in the low to mid hundreds (100-255), which is only weak to moderate energy, and it’s often accompanied by a "poor surf conditions" tag. The wind is nearly always a light breeze, cross-onshore, which isn't helping clean it up either.

Honestly, for the entire 16 days, there’s not a single standout. The best you could hope for is maybe the afternoon of Saturday, August 15th, when the swell bumps up to 2 ft from the SSW and the combined energy hits 255. But even then, with a 9 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be choppy and messy. It’s surfable for a longboard or a foamie if you’re desperate, but it’s not going to be a session you’ll remember.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing to get excited about there.

So, the bottom line: there’s a big gap of 16 days with no real surf to recommend. For a spot that’s already "rarely breaks," this is a pretty normal blank run. The forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off waxing your board and waiting for the next system.

Rusty.

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