Surf Forecasts:
Fernandina Beach Pier surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, SE swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fernandina Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernandina Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let's have a look at what's on the table for the Fernandina Beach Pier area over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you: it's a tough stretch. The forecast is showing a real flat spell with hardly any energy to work with. For the first several days, we're looking at tiny, weak swells and a lot of onshore wind messing things up. There's a gap with no real recommendations until we get into the first week of September.
Let's talk about the water. The temperature doesn't have a specific anomaly given, but it's feeling pretty average for this time of year down here.
Now, the first day that shows any kind of potential is Wednesday, September 2nd in the morning. That's the one tiny standout. Fernandina Beach Pier is a beach/pier setup, exposed to the east, and it's a beginner-friendly spot. On that morning, we'll see a small ESE swell of about 2 ft, but the period is a solid 12 seconds, which is a real groundswell. That'll give you a bit of push despite the size. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 144, so there's some juice in the water. The best part? It's glassy. Winds are light out of the WNW, dead calm. That makes for a clean, smooth surface. The waves will be small, but it's the best we've got. Just keep in mind, the swell is ESE, which is a bit south of the optimum NE direction, so it won't be firing perfectly.
The rest of the first week is a write-off. You'll see some small pulses, but they're mostly short-period, choppy, and blown out by afternoon SE winds. The morning of Thursday, September 3rd has a little cross-shore wind, but the swell is tiny and weak at 2 ft with only 10 seconds of period. After that, it's back to the same story: light onshore winds and poor surf.
The whole second week looks quiet. The energy stays low, and the swell never really gets going. If you're desperate, you'll find a tiny ripple on the glassy mornings, but don't expect much.
So, what's the call? The best surf is on Wednesday, September 2nd morning. Grab a log, enjoy the clean, glassy conditions, and make the most of that small, long-period groundswell. It's not a day for the shortboard, but it's a nice paddle. Otherwise, keep your board in the car and your eyes on the forecast. It's a flat spell, but it won't last forever.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°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 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
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 kJ | 14 | 14 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 151 | 24 | 14 | 110 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 75 | 22 | 24 | 36 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:10AM1.53m | 3:55PM1.76m | 4:04AM1.51m | 4:50PM1.78m | 4:59AM1.53m | 5:43PM1.82m | 5:53AM1.58m | 6:32PM1.87m | 6:43AM1.64m | 7:17PM1.91m | 7:30AM1.70m | 8:00PM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:57PM0.42m | 9:47AM0.32m | 10:50PM0.43m | 10:39AM0.32m | 11:41PM0.41m | 11:30AM0.30m | 00:29AM0.38m | 12:21PM0.28m | 1:16AM0.33m | 1:10PM0.24m | 1:58AM0.27m | 1:57PM0.20m | 2:38AM0.21m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 8:01 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 11 | S 4 | SSE 4 | E 7 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SSE 3 | E 7 | SSW 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 11 | E 7 | E 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 11 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 17 | E 16 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | SE 4 | — | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | — | SE 12 | SSW 4 | — | SE 4 | ESE 11 | S 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 12 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 151 | 24 | — | 110 | 10 | — | 15 | 75 | 9 | 24 | 36 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 982 | 745 | 2062 | 25 | 555 | 231 | 520 | 267 | 982 | 65 | 611 | 1132 | 108 | 108 | 95 | 65 | 108 | 777 | 43 |
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