Surf Forecasts:
Fernald Point surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with 304 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fernald Point in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernald Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this is a tough one. Over the next 16 days at Fernald Point, we’ve got a long stretch of small, messy conditions that just don’t add up to anything worth paddling out for. The break rarely breaks anyway, and what little swell shows up is too weak and poorly aligned to make it work. The water temp is sitting at 70°F, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and it’ll feel like a warm bath if you do get in.
The first real chance of anything comes on Monday, September 7th, with a 3ft south swell at 13 seconds. That’s a short period groundswell, and the energy reading of 365 (moderate) gives it a bit of push, but the wind is cross-onshore at 6 mph, scratching the surface. The afternoon holds the same size, but the wind turns cross-shore, still light. It’s a marginal call, and the surf is poor – not worth getting excited over.
Tuesday the 8th drops to 3ft from the SSW, period dropping to 11 seconds, and energy sinks to 192. Winds are light cross-onshore again. The rest of the week just fades out: Wednesday the 9th has a tiny 1ft swell with a super long period of 19 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, but it’s too small to do anything with, and the energy is weak (170). Thursday through Sunday all hover around 1ft to 3ft, with periods all over the place, but the wind is always a light cross or cross-on breeze. The wave comment says it all: poor surf conditions every single time.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From Monday, September 14th, through to Tuesday, September 22nd, we’re stuck with the same story: swell heights between 1ft and 3ft, periods that range from 8 seconds to 19 seconds, and energy readings that rarely top 200 (mostly weak). The wind stays light and cross-onshore, never giving us a clean window. The combined energy is listed as 90 at one point on Wednesday the 16th – that’s weak. There’s nothing here to recommend.
Because Fernald Point is a point break that rarely breaks, and it’s rated for beginners but the swell is too small even for a longboard, this whole 16-day window is a blank. No standouts, no best on offer. This is a stretch where you’d be better off doing something else. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a bust.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 345 | 304 | 236 | 158 | 75 | 71 | 93 | 71 | 115 | 193 | 169 | 164 | 118 | 107 | 104 | 102 | 52 | 64 | 117 | 113 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:35AM1.60m | 7:20PM2.22m | 9:04AM1.71m | 8:13PM2.25m | 9:33AM1.82m | 9:01PM2.23m | 10:01AM1.92m | 9:47PM2.14m | 10:30AM1.99m | 10:32PM2.00m | 10:58AM2.03m | 11:18PM1.82m | 11:27AM2.04m | 00:05AM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:14PM1.10m | 2:32AM0.11m | 2:09PM0.94m | 3:09AM0.12m | 2:58PM0.79m | 3:42AM0.19m | 3:44PM0.66m | 4:14AM0.32m | 4:29PM0.57m | 4:43AM0.48m | 5:14PM0.52m | 5:11AM0.66m | 6:01PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 16 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 |
| kJ | 345 | 304 | 236 | 158 | 75 | 71 | 41 | 24 | 10 | 19 | 169 | 28 | 23 | 15 | 32 | 46 | 44 | 64 | 117 | 113 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 19 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 13 | W 4 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 65 | 6 | 93 | 71 | 115 | 193 | 13 | 164 | 118 | 107 | 104 | 102 | 52 | 30 | 46 | 45 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | W 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 13 | 31 | 3 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 24 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 50 | 15 | 15 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 7 | — | 6 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 27 | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 86 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 124 | 21 | 0 | 122 | 14 | 0 | 128 | 21 | 0 |
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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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