Surf Forecasts:
Fernandina Beach Pier surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernandina Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be real – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We got a long stretch of flatness ahead.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, it's a tough one for Fernandina Beach Pier. The first week is basically a write-off. From July 17th to July 23rd, we're talking about tiny, weak junk. The swell is barely there, the wind is all over the place, and the energy is a joke. You're looking at a solid week of "poor surf conditions" with no real waves to speak of. It's a gap of about 7 days where you're better off doing something else.
Things try to flicker back to life around July 24th. On Friday morning, we finally see a pulse of energy hit 142 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The swell picks up to 4ft from the NE, and it's glassy. That's the best we've got. It's not perfect, but it's the standout. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild to report. The wind is calm, so the surface will be clean. The swell direction is from the NE, which is what this spot wants to see. Expect crowds, because this is the only game in town.
July 25th, Saturday, has a similar feel. Morning glass again with a 5ft swell from the SE, giving it a combined energy of 151. Saturday afternoon cleans up with a light offshore breeze from the W, making for a decent session. These two days, the 24th and 25th, are your only real chance to get wet.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. From July 26th all the way through August 1st, the swell fades away to nothing. The energy drops back to weak two-digit numbers, and the wave heights are tiny. We're looking at another long stretch of flat water.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a total loss. The only real hope is around July 24th and 25th. Get out there early for the cleanest conditions. After that, it's a long wait. For a beach and pier setup like this with such small, weak swell and those light winds, honestly, a kite surfer might have more fun on those days than a paddle surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 6 | E 8 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 4 | SE 5 |
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 kJ | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 40 | 60 | 1 | 55 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 38 | 52 | 24 | 22 | 32 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:05PM2.05m | 11:34AM1.81m | 11:53PM1.96m | 12:25PM1.81m | 00:40AM1.84m | 1:15PM1.79m | 1:26AM1.73m | 2:04PM1.77m | 2:12AM1.62m | 2:55PM1.75m | 3:00AM1.53m | 3:46PM1.73m | 3:51AM1.48m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:36AM-0.14m | 5:52PM-0.08m | 6:24AM-0.10m | 6:47PM0.03m | 7:13AM-0.04m | 7:45PM0.13m | 8:02AM0.02m | 8:43PM0.21m | 8:52AM0.08m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:41AM0.12m | 10:35PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 8:29 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 60 | 32 | — | 9 | 13 | — | 28 | 33 | — | 52 | 24 | — | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 2 | — | SSE 2 | S 3 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSE 5 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SE 5 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | SE 4 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | SE 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 55 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1618 | 1504 | 2062 | 397 | 1465 | 108 | 43 | 848 | 1131 | 392 | 740 | 83 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 25 | 848 | 65 | 108 |
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