Fernandina Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.66° N 81.43° W

Fernandina Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fernandina Beach Pier sea temperature is
28.1° C
0.4° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SE swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s 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 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks at Fernandina Beach Pier.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this one’s a tough watch. We’re looking at a solid run of tiny, weak surf that’s just not going to get the heart pumping for a while. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly in the single digits and low doubles (10 to 75), which is weak, and the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions" for the first week. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so don’t worry about a chilly surprise, but there’s just no push.

From Wednesday 12 August through to the end of the first week, we’ve got surf heights barely topping 3 ft, and that’s on Sunday afternoon. Most of the time it’s 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with short period windswell around 8 seconds. The wind is a mixed bag – some clean mornings with a light offshore or glassy conditions, but the afternoons get messy with onshore breezes. Even the best-looking windows, like Saturday 15 August morning with a 1 ft SE swell and glassy wind, or Sunday 16 August morning with 2 ft and clean conditions, are just too small to really ride. It’s a long stretch of flatness through the entire first week and into the second.

The one faint glimmer of hope arrives on Wednesday 19 August in the morning. We’ve got a 2 ft swell from ESE with a period of 11 seconds, which is a bit longer and gives the wave a little more shape. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean. The combined energy jumps to 108 (moderate energy), and the wave comment finally says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions". That’s the best we’re going to see, but it’s still small. For a beginner, it’s a fun little session, but anyone looking for a proper wave will be disappointed.

After that, it’s back to the same story: tiny swell, short period, and mostly onshore winds. There’s a brief moment on Thursday 27 August morning with a 1 ft swell and clean cross-offshore wind, and the comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" again, but it’s still ankle-snappers. The combined energy is 56, so it’s barely there.

The truth is, there’s no standout session in this whole 16-day window. The best bet is Wednesday 19 August morning if you’re desperate for a paddle and some clean, tiny waves. But really, this is a period where the board stays in the car, the kite stays in the bag, and you just enjoy the beach.

Stay tuned, though. Forecasts can change. Until then, keep an eye on the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 36°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
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8
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7
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8
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SSE
4
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8
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8
0.5
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
6
17
13
12
11
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10
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21
8
11
12
28
71
25
24
42
25
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
WNW
20
ESE
10
W
10
WSW
20
SE
5
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20
SE
10
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5
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10
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15
WSW
15
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5
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10
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High Tide
8:09PM2.15m
8:32AM1.84m
9:01PM2.15m
9:26AM1.91m
9:51PM2.12m
10:18AM1.94m
10:38PM2.05m
11:07AM1.95m
11:23PM1.95m
11:54AM1.93m
00:06AM1.84m
12:40PM1.90m
00:49AM1.74m
Low Tide
2:47AM-0.04m
2:56PM-0.15m
3:36AM-0.08m
3:49PM-0.13m
4:22AM-0.09m
4:40PM-0.07m
5:06AM-0.07m
5:30PM0.02m
5:50AM-0.01m
6:20PM0.13m
6:33AM0.07m
7:12PM0.24m
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Temp °C
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35
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Feels °C
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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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