Fernandina Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.66° N 81.43° W

Fernandina Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fernandina Beach Pier sea temperature is
29.1° 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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSE swell with 83 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.

First up, we’re looking at Fernandina Beach Pier. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year – just a touch of that summer warmth.

Right now, the surf is tiny. We’re talking 0.7ft of weak, short-period swell from the ESE, with a combined energy of just 10. It’s glassy out there this Friday morning, but honestly, there’s nothing to ride. The whole first week is a struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions, with hardly any real push. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, and the period is short – 5 to 8 seconds – so it’s just weak, choppy slop. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, with a few clean spells, but there’s no power behind it.

The best we can say is that Thursday morning, the 23rd of July, shows a tiny 2ft swell from the SE with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 53. The wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves are still very ordinary. It’s a small window of something that’s technically surfable, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.

The second week doesn’t bring much relief. Saturday the 25th of July morning has a similar 2ft ESE swell with clean conditions, but still weak. The afternoon gets a little bigger – 4ft from the SE – but the wind is cross-on and choppy, and the period drops to 5 seconds. That’s a messy, short-period windswell, and the combined energy hits 110, which is still only moderate. Not a good look.

Sunday the 26th of July afternoon sees a shift with offshore wind from the WNW at 15 mph, cleaning things up nicely. The swell is only 2ft from the SSE, period 5 seconds, so it’s a clean but small and weak wave. Then Monday the 27th of July morning also has moderate offshore wind, but again, the swell is tiny – 1ft, 6 seconds.

There’s a real gap in quality here. Nothing stands out as a true standout. The whole 16-day window is a flat, weak stretch with very little to offer. The setup is a beach/pier, so when the swell is this small and short-period, it’s just not going to break with any shape. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the cleanest windows are those Thursday and Saturday mornings, but keep expectations low.

This is a quiet period for the area. It’s not unusual to see a run like this in summer. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be looking for other things to do.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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49
64
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53
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Wind (km/h)
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N
15
SE
10
SSW
10
S
25
SSE
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SW
15
SSW
20
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20
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High Tide
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
4:39PM1.73m
4:44AM1.45m
Low Tide
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
10:29AM0.15m
11:27PM0.28m
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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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