Fernald Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down in feet and Fahrenheit. The outlook for Fernald Point is a tough one—this spot is a point break that “rarely breaks,” so when the surf’s flat, it’s expected.

The water temp is running 70°F, which is a massive 7°F warmer than the average for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll be comfortable without a thick wetsuit.

The pattern starts quiet. From Wednesday, August 26th through to Wednesday morning, September 2nd, it’s mostly poor. Waves are tiny, generally around 1ft to 3ft, with a lot of cross-onshore or onshore wind. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate (values between 93 and 295). Nothing to get excited about. The best of that early stretch is Thursday morning, August 27th, when the wind goes glassy for a moment—waves are only 2ft from the west with a short period of 8 seconds, so it’s surfable but very ordinary. Not a standout.

Then things shift. On Thursday, September 3rd, the swell picks up a touch—3ft from the south, period 13 seconds, and the energy bumps up to 398 in the morning and 405 in the afternoon. That’s moderate energy. But the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s marginal. The tide could be a factor here.

Now, here’s the real tease. Friday, September 4th, is your best shot. Morning brings 2ft from the SSW with a long period of 17 seconds, and the wind is glassy—dead calm. The combined energy is 293 (moderate). The afternoon sees 2ft from the same direction, period 16 seconds, and again glassy conditions with a light rain. Both sessions are marked as “expect good surf conditions.” For a point break like Fernald Point, that long-period groundswell should wrap in nicely, and with zero wind, it’ll be clean. But remember, this spot rarely breaks, so you’ll need to be on it and hope for the best. Small waves, but clean.

After that, from Saturday, September 5th, all the way through to Thursday, September 10th, it’s back to poor conditions. Waves stay small, mostly 1ft to 3ft, with cross-onshore or onshore wind, and the energy drops back to weak to moderate (values between 133 and 328). Not worth chasing.

The only true standout here is Friday, September 4th—both morning and afternoon. It’s the cleanest window by a long shot, with glassy wind and a decent long-period swell direction for the point. If you’re keen, that’s the day. Otherwise, it’s a long dry spell for a spot that’s already inconsistent.

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