Fernandina Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.66° N 81.43° W

Fernandina Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fernandina Beach Pier sea temperature is
28.4°C
0.1° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 4s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, ESE swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 4s 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 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s 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 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 4s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 4s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this outlook for Fernandina Beach Pier is a tough one. We’ve got a long, flat stretch ahead with barely a ripple to get excited about. The whole 16-day window is a bust for decent surf, and most of that time you’ll be looking at tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. We’re talking about a real dry spell that runs from now, Sunday the 23rd of August, all the way through to Sunday the 7th of September. There’s no standout session, but a couple of mornings might just give you something to bob around on if you’re desperate.

The water temp is sitting at a warm 83°F right now, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, for the first week, from Sunday the 23rd through to Monday the 31st of August, it’s a write-off. Tiny swell, mostly around 0.7ft to 3ft, with short, weak periods. The combined wave energy is pathetic, mostly in the teens to nineties (30 to 96). Winds are mostly cross-onshore or choppy, making it even worse. A few mornings like Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th have clean conditions with light cross-off or glassy winds, but the swell is so small it’s barely surfable. This setup is honestly more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those afternoons with a bit of breeze.

Moving into September, there’s a slight flicker. On Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, we get a pulse of groundswell from the ESE with a period of 16 seconds – that’s a long period. The combined energy is still low (77), but we finally have glassy conditions and a clean surface. The swell height is only 1.0ft, so it’s small, but that long period might wrap in a little better here. It’s surfable but very ordinary.

Then Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September also offer mornings with some cleaner conditions. The swell picks up a touch to 2ft to 3ft, from the ESE and E, with periods around 11 to 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (120 to 145). Winds are light cross-off or offshore on Friday the 4th, with a 2ft ESE swell (116 energy). Still, these are ordinary waves, not worth making a special trip for. Saturday the 5th of September morning sees a tiny 2ft E swell with glassy calm winds (84 energy), but again, it’s nothing to write home about.

Honestly, the best on offer is Tuesday the 1st of September morning. It’s not big – only 1.0ft – but with that 16-second groundswell and glassy conditions, you might get a few clean little peelers. After that, Thursday the 3rd of September morning has a bit more size (3ft) and clean light winds, so that’s your second-best shot. But don’t expect barrels – it’s still weak.

Given how consistent the flatness is here, this blank run is pretty normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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SW
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ESE
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High Tide
5:43PM1.82m
5:53AM1.58m
6:32PM1.87m
6:43AM1.64m
7:17PM1.91m
7:30AM1.70m
8:00PM1.94m
8:14AM1.76m
8:40PM1.96m
8:57AM1.83m
9:20PM1.95m
9:39AM1.88m
9:59PM1.93m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.30m
00:29AM0.38m
12:21PM0.28m
1:16AM0.33m
1:10PM0.24m
1:58AM0.27m
1:57PM0.20m
2:38AM0.21m
2:41PM0.16m
3:15AM0.16m
3:23PM0.14m
3:52AM0.11m
4:05PM0.14m
4:28AM0.08m
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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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