Fernandina Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.66° N 81.43° W

Fernandina Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fernandina Beach Pier sea temperature is
28.7° C
0.2° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fernandina Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real. This is a tough stretch for surf. The data shows a long, quiet run with nothing I’d call proper surf, so don’t expect much action for the next couple of weeks.

Starting from now it’s flat and weak. We’ve got a run of days with barely any energy to speak of. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and conditions are mostly messy. The first few days, it’s just poor surf overall. Thursday (30th) afternoon is a write-off: 2 ft of short-period wind swell from the ESE at 12 mph, cross-on, bumpy (9 combined energy). Friday (31st) morning looks glassy with WSW offshore at 3 mph, but the swell is still only 2 ft and from the SE, not enough to get excited about. Saturday (1st) brings a bit more cross-off wind but still waves too weak to bother.

As we move into the first week of August, we see a slight bump. Monday (3rd) afternoon has a bit more size – 4 ft from the SE, but it’s short period (4 seconds) and cross-off wind from the SSW at 12 mph. The combined energy hits 43, which is still weak. It’s clean, but tiny and weak. Tuesday (4th) afternoon is the first time things get a sniff: 2 ft from the SE, 7-second period, cross-off wind from the SW at 9 mph, and the combined energy bumps to 53. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – it’s the only session that scores a 1 out of 10. Honestly, that’s the best of a bad lot.

After that, it’s back to the same small, weak, and mostly onshore story. We get a few glassy mornings (like the 6th, 8th, and 9th) but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft to 2 ft, period is short, and there’s just no energy to work with. The second week stays flat and frustrating. The only real upside is that water temperature is 84°F, right about average for the time of year, so at least it’s warm for a paddle.

There’s no real standout here. If you’re desperate, the best chance is Tuesday afternoon, August 4th, at Fernandina Beach Pier. It’s a beach/pier setup, beginner-friendly, but with only 2 ft from the SE and a period of 7 seconds, it’s not going to be memorable. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the wave quality is still ordinary. Crowds are possible, but honestly, with surf this small, it won’t be busy.

For the rest of the window, you’re looking at a lot of small, weak, or onshore days. The wind does go offshore here and there, but without any swell size or period, it’s not worth chasing. The combined energy mostly sits below 30, often well below 100, which tells you the ocean is just not working.

Stay patient, mate. It’s not a great time for paddle surfing. If you’ve got a kite, the onshore days might offer a bit of fun, but for a surfboard, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 106mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the S by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
20
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15
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20
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High Tide
9:50PM1.86m
10:07AM1.64m
10:27PM1.83m
10:48AM1.67m
11:05PM1.80m
11:29AM1.71m
11:44PM1.76m
12:12PM1.76m
00:26AM1.71m
12:58PM1.80m
1:13AM1.66m
1:51PM1.84m
2:07AM1.61m
Low Tide
3:45PM0.09m
4:24AM0.09m
4:24PM0.09m
4:59AM0.07m
5:05PM0.12m
5:35AM0.05m
5:49PM0.15m
6:15AM0.05m
6:38PM0.20m
7:00AM0.04m
7:35PM0.23m
7:52AM0.04m
8:39PM0.26m
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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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