Surf Forecasts:
Fernald Point surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with 474 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fernald Point this week:
The surf forecast for Fernald Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fernald Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernald Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it's a tough stretch. The main player is Fernald Point, a point break that rarely breaks and is a beginner-friendly spot. The water is sitting at 70° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real treat. The swell energy is in the moderate range, around 289 (moderate wave energy), coming from the SSW with a very long period of 17 seconds. That long period is a classic groundswell, which is great for a point break – it'll wrap in with some proper shape, but be prepared for those long lulls between sets. The wind is light and on, so it should be clean at least.
The outlook is pretty grim though. Over the first week, the surf is tiny and the conditions are mostly poor or marginal. The best you can hope for is a small window on Wednesday the 9th in the morning. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW with a shorter period of 10 seconds. The wind goes light cross-off, and the wave comment says "clean". It's not going to be anything to write home about, but it's the only time the conditions line up even slightly. After that, it's a solid block of "poor surf conditions" and "marginal" calls right through to the 18th of September.
There's a glimmer of something on Friday the 18th. The morning shows 3ft from the west with a moderate period of 10 seconds, and the energy is back up to 304 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light and on, so it'll be clean. Still, it's only a marginal call, and after that, it fades out fast again. The second week is a real struggle, with nothing to get excited about.
For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a frustrating run. The long period groundswells are there, but they're just too small to do anything with, and the wind is never quite right. It's not a blank run due to a lack of swell, but a lack of *quality* swell. We'll have to keep an eye on that 18th, maybe it's a sneaky one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 188 | 179 | 223 | 212 | 215 | 171 | 285 | 456 | 462 | 440 | 421 | 319 | 324 | 345 | 229 | 155 | 116 | 143 | 193 | 173 | 164 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:40PM2.00m | 7:33AM1.37m | 5:07PM2.05m | 8:05AM1.49m | 6:20PM2.14m | 8:35AM1.60m | 7:20PM2.22m | 9:04AM1.71m | 8:13PM2.25m | 9:33AM1.82m | 9:01PM2.23m | 10:01AM1.92m | 9:47PM2.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:00AM0.41m | 10:22AM1.31m | 1:02AM0.27m | 12:06PM1.24m | 1:50AM0.17m | 1:14PM1.10m | 2:32AM0.11m | 2:09PM0.94m | 3:09AM0.12m | 2:58PM0.79m | 3:42AM0.19m | 3:44PM0.66m | 4:14AM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 188 | 179 | 223 | 212 | 215 | 171 | 285 | 456 | 462 | 440 | 421 | 319 | 324 | 345 | 229 | 155 | 116 | 86 | 58 | 132 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 20 | W 4 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 42 | 82 | 78 | 126 | 126 | 152 | 55 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 93 | 70 | 143 | 193 | 173 | 164 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | S 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 4 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 11 | — | W 10 | SW 18 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 4 | W 11 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 59 | 84 | 31 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 12 | 2 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 13 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 39 | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 75 | 14 | 0 | 75 | 14 | 0 | 33 | 14 | 0 | 59 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
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The above surf forecast table for Fernald Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fernald Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fernald Point 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 (Fernald Point) 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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