Fernald Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. This outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a classic case of a rare break showing a rare hint of life, but the rest of the 16 days is a real struggle.

First up, the only spot worth talking about is Fernald Point. It’s a point break that barely ever works, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave when it does. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or maybe even a shorty.

The best of the very little we have is on Thursday, July 30th, in the morning. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the SSW, but the period is a juicy 16 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The wind is light and offshore from the SSW, which is exactly what you want for glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 307. For a break that rarely breaks, this is the one window to look at. It’s small, but clean. Just know that because it’s a point break, that long period (16s) should wrap in nicely.

After that Thursday morning, the outlook gets grim. The wind goes cross-on and the swell drops off. From Friday, July 31st, right through to the end of the outlook on Friday, August 14th, the forecast is a long, dry spell of "poor surf conditions." The swell is consistently below 3ft, the period is messy, and the wind is always cross-on. The combined energy almost never breaks 200, and most of the time it’s barely in the double digits – that’s weak, weak energy. There’s a tiny pulse of long-period swell (19s) around August 7th and 8th, but the size is still only 1ft to 2ft, so it’s not enough to do anything with. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this is a normal blank run. It’s not going to stay poor forever, but this window is a washout.

So there you have it. If you’re desperate, paddle out Thursday morning. Otherwise, give the board a rest.

Rusty.

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