
Surf Forecasts:
Fernandina Beach Pier surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernandina Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s going on at Fernandina Beach Pier.
Honestly, the next couple weeks look pretty bleak for any decent waves. There’s a big stretch of small, choppy, and mostly poor surf. The first real chance of anything worthwhile doesn’t roll in until September 26th, so you’re looking at a gap of nearly two weeks with no real recommendations. That’s a long dry spell. The water temp is about 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The only real standout is Saturday morning, September 26th. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the east, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 226. What makes this one special is the wind: it’s glassy. That’s a rare thing and means the surface should be clean as a whistle. For Fernandina Beach Pier, that’s your best bet. Just keep in mind, the swell is over 5ft, so it might be a bit much for beginners.
Before that, the only session that even comes close to being rideable is September 23rd, with a tiny 2ft swell and clean offshore wind from the west. The combined energy is weak at 80, but the wind is off and clean, so if you’re really jonesing, you might find a little ankle-biter.
Everything else is a write-off: small waves, cross-onshore chop, or onshore slop. There’s a pulse of about 5ft on the 15th and 16th, but it’s wind-affected and short period, with combined energy in the moderate range, but the quality is poor. Not worth paddling out for.
So, circle Saturday, September 26th morning on your calendar. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
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53 | 43 | 29 | 30 | 17 | 56 | 200 | 164 | 156 | 165 | 161 | 138 | 74 | 79 | 62 | 36 | 18 | 14 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:50PM1.94m | 11:20AM2.05m | 11:31PM1.85m | 12:02PM2.00m | 00:13AM1.77m | 12:44PM1.94m | 00:55AM1.69m | 1:28PM1.88m | 1:41AM1.64m | 2:17PM1.84m | 2:30AM1.60m | 3:10PM1.82m | 3:25AM1.60m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:13AM0.12m | 5:51PM0.25m | 5:53AM0.21m | 6:38PM0.36m | 6:34AM0.30m | 7:28PM0.45m | 7:19AM0.38m | 8:21PM0.52m | 8:09AM0.45m | 9:15PM0.55m | 9:03AM0.48m | 10:09PM0.56m | |||||||
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
7:34 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 12 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
53 | 43 | 29 | 30 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 18 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 7 |
— | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 14 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 2 | — | ESE 3 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 3 |
— | 1 | — | 1 | 17 | 56 | 200 | 164 | 156 | 165 | 161 | 138 | 74 | 79 | 62 | — | — | 12 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 209 | 632 | 1584 | 1418 | 2062 | 465 | 1465 | 1585 | 496 | 411 | 368 | 611 | 635 | 1293 | 749 | 740 | 1350 | 1584 |
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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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