Fernandina Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.66° N 81.43° W

Fernandina Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fernandina Beach Pier sea temperature is
27.7° C
0.7° 

Fernandina Beach Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fernandina Beach Pier surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fernandina Beach Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Fernandina Beach Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fernandina Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernandina Beach Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and sad for our stretch of coast. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing on the horizon, so if you’re needing a wave fix, you might want to plan for something else. We’re talking at least a week of pretty much nothing worth paddling out for.

The run starts off with a whimper. This Sunday morning, August 9th, we’ve got a tiny 2ft of short-period wind swell out of the ESE, but it’s crossed up by a light SSE breeze. The wave energy is weak, sitting at 60. It’s just not doing anything for us. The water temp is 82°, which is about average for this time of year, so not helping the cause either.

Monday and Tuesday are more of the same – ankle-biters in the 2ft to 2ft range. There are some cleaner windows with light offshore winds in the mornings, but honestly, there’s just no swell to work with. The energy is pitiful, dropping down to the low 20s and 40s. It’s a good time to clean the wax off your boards, not much else.

We’re looking at a solid gap of days here with no real surf on offer. The rest of that first week into the middle of August just stays poor. There’s a bit of a bump in the energy Wednesday the 19th, with a swell showing 3ft and a period jumping to 12 seconds, and the energy reading 344. That’s a bit of life, but it’s coming from the ESE and it’s got onshore wind on it. The call is still “marginal” at best. It’s a tease.

The truth is, for the whole 16-day outlook, there isn’t a single standout day. Nothing that gets the heart racing. The most promising looking window is around the 19th and 20th, but even then, we’re talking about a small, long-period groundswell. The longer period (12 seconds) is a positive, but the size is just too small to make any of the sandbars at Fernandina Beach Pier do anything fun. The energy is moderate, but the waves just won’t have any push.

The winds are a mixed bag, but the swell just isn’t there to make any of it count. For the most part, the mornings have some clean, offshore potential, but with waves under 2ft, it’s not going to be worth the paddle. The afternoons are mostly a write-off with cross-onshore breezes chopping up an already flat ocean.

So, bottom line: save your gas money and your energy. There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The break is “fairly consistent” but consistent at being flat. This kind of blank run isn’t unusual for this area in the summer, but it doesn’t tend to stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but I wouldn’t hold my breath. For now, it’s a flat spell.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:13PM2.05m
6:34AM1.68m
7:14PM2.11m
7:35AM1.76m
8:09PM2.15m
8:32AM1.84m
9:01PM2.15m
9:26AM1.91m
9:51PM2.12m
10:18AM1.94m
10:38PM2.05m
11:07AM1.95m
11:23PM1.95m
Low Tide
11:58AM-0.04m
00:56AM0.11m
1:00PM-0.09m
1:54AM0.04m
2:00PM-0.13m
2:47AM-0.04m
2:56PM-0.15m
3:36AM-0.08m
3:49PM-0.13m
4:22AM-0.09m
4:40PM-0.07m
5:06AM-0.07m
5:30PM0.02m
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Information about the Fernandina Beach Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fernandina Beach Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fernandina Beach Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fernandina Beach Pier 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 (Fernandina Beach Pier) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fernandina Beach Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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