Surf Forecasts:
Fernandina Beach Pier surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with 56 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernandina Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, folks. Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the surf for our neck of the woods. I'm looking at the next couple of weeks for Fernandina Beach Pier, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a tough stretch.
Right out of the gate, we’re looking at a long, flat spell. From now through the end of next week, it’s pretty much a write-off for surfing. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, so don’t even bother checking the cams. The winds are decent, mostly offshore, especially on Thursday afternoon when it goes glassy, but there’s just no energy in the water to push anything. The combined energy is in the single digits and low teens for most of those days, which is, well, nothing.
The first real chance to paddle out doesn’t show up until Sunday the 19th. Even then, it’s only a small bump of 2 ft to 4 ft from the SSE, with a short, choppy period of 5 or 6 seconds. The combined energy creeps up to 80, but the conditions are described as "ordinary." It’s the best we’ll see for a while, but it's not much to write home about. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 85°.
The middle of the week from the 22nd to the 23rd shows a little more life, with swell heights around 4 ft from the SE, but again, the period is short. The energy is moderate (58-85), but the wind is often a bit cross. You’ll find some surfable, ordinary waves, but nothing that’ll have you calling in sick for work.
The second week rolls in, and the pattern doesn't change much. There’s a pulse on Sunday the 26th with 4 ft of easterly swell and moderate energy hitting 139, but the wind is messy. It’s a frustrating run, honestly. The certainty is low for the longer range, but the signs aren't great.
So, the bottom line: there’s no standout session in this 16-day window. The only real option is to wait for that Sunday the 19th for a small, weak wave, or the 22nd to 23rd for a slightly bigger but still average one. If you absolutely have to get wet, that’s your window. But for everyone else, this is a good time to wax the longboard or just enjoy the beach.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 6 |
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 kJ | 30 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 16 | 56 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:24PM2.14m | 8:47AM1.71m | 9:20PM2.15m | 9:45AM1.76m | 10:14PM2.12m | 10:40AM1.79m | 11:05PM2.05m | 11:34AM1.81m | 11:53PM1.96m | 12:25PM1.81m | 00:40AM1.84m | 1:15PM1.79m | 1:26AM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM-0.24m | 3:06AM-0.12m | 3:09PM-0.26m | 3:58AM-0.16m | 4:04PM-0.24m | 4:48AM-0.17m | 4:57PM-0.18m | 5:36AM-0.14m | 5:52PM-0.08m | 6:24AM-0.10m | 6:47PM0.03m | 7:13AM-0.04m | 7:45PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 36 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 30 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | E 9 | — | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | E 9 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | — | SSW 3 | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | SE 8 | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | SSE 4 | — | WSW 2 | SSE 5 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SSE 5 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 10 | — | 3 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 56 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 632 | 1585 | 365 | 479 | 1585 | 108 | 151 | 632 | 1130 | 1442 | 174 | 431 | 1465 | 2062 | 1612 | 1465 | 2062 | 373 | 209 | 25 | 209 |
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