
Surf Forecasts:
Fernandina Beach Pier surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 (Aug 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernandina Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – the next 16 days are looking pretty flat for Fernandina Beach Pier. The data shows wave heights barely tickling 3ft at best, and those are short-period windswells that won’t wrap in clean. The whole forecast window is a bust for surfable waves. Every session is tagged “poor surf conditions” with a score of zero. That’s a long stretch of nothing.
The pier itself is a beginner-friendly beach/pier spot that’s fairly consistent normally, so this kind of dry spell stands out. The water temp is sitting at 84° – about average for the time of year, so no excuses there. The combined swell energy barely reaches 111 (moderate) for a brief moment on the afternoon of August 2nd, but that’s a short-period SE windswell with onshore wind, so it’s choppy and messy. The optimum swell direction here is NE, and we’re seeing mostly ESE to SE – wrong angle. Winds are often cross-off or offshore, but there’s just no swell to work with.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, the glassy morning of August 6th might offer a few waist-high ripples, but don’t hold your breath. For the rest of the window, it’s flat or blown out. This area usually bounces back, so check back in a week or two. Right now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | E 8 | SSE 3 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
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20 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 7 | 50 | 71 | 52 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:49PM1.85m | 7:59AM1.55m | 8:31PM1.87m | 8:44AM1.58m | 9:11PM1.87m | 9:26AM1.61m | 9:50PM1.86m | 10:07AM1.64m | 10:27PM1.83m | 10:48AM1.67m | 11:05PM1.80m | 11:29AM1.71m | 11:44PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM0.12m | 2:34AM0.18m | 2:23PM0.10m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:05PM0.09m | 3:49AM0.12m | 3:45PM0.09m | 4:24AM0.09m | 4:24PM0.09m | 4:59AM0.07m | 5:05PM0.12m | 5:35AM0.05m | 5:49PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 41 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 36 | 26 | 32 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | E 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 |
20 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 40 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | NE 4 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | ESE 6 | W 3 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | ESE 8 | S 5 | — | — |
2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 15 | — | 2 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | 7 | 13 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 9 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | S 4 | SW 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 2 | WSW 3 | — | SSE 3 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | SE 4 | — | WSW 3 | SE 8 | SW 3 |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19 | — | 2 | 71 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 745 | 745 | 753 | 803 | 632 | 232 | 479 | 561 | 232 | 209 | 763 | 425 | 521 | 632 | 800 | 543 | 1470 | 83 | 209 | 108 | 25 |
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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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