Surf Forecasts:
Fernandina Beach Pier surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, SE swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s 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 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernandina Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you straight up – it's been a tough stretch here at Fernandina Beach Pier. We’re looking at a long, flat spell that doesn’t really get going until we're deep into the second week.
Honestly, for the first nine or ten days, from now through the end of August, there's barely a ripple worth paddling for. It’s a dead run of tiny, weak swells mostly under 2ft with poor direction and messy winds. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is pretty average for this time of year here, nothing weird going on. But the wave energy? It's pathetic – we're talking combined energy values mostly below 100 (weak), and often below 50. That’s just flat-out anemic. You’d be better off going for a swim. The swell periods are short too, mostly 8 to 12 seconds, so even when there's a tiny pulse, there's no punch.
There is a small blip on the horizon. Wednesday morning, August 27th things start to get interesting. We've got a slow build-up into Thursday afternoon, August 27th. That Thursday afternoon is the standout of the whole 16-day window. Swell comes up to 4ft from the SE with a period of 13 seconds, which gives it some real substance. The combined energy jumps to 596, which is moderate to strong, so there's actually some push behind it. Winds are blowing offshore from the SSW at 12 mph, keeping it clean. That’s the best we’ve got – a solid, clean afternoon session. For the experienced crew, the size and juice will be fun. It might be a bit much for beginners though, given the energy.
Following that, the end of August and start of September fades back into the doldrums. Swell drops off, winds go onshore or cross-shore, and the energy drops back under 200. Another long gap of nothing special. The last little pulse shows up on Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd with a 2ft, 12-second ESE swell and energy at 178, but the wind is onshore from the ESE, so it’s going to be choppy and poor.
So, to wrap it up: wait for that Thursday afternoon, August 27th at Fernandina Beach Pier. That’s your one real chance to get a wave with some life in it before things go quiet again.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 36°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 13 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 5 |
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 kJ | 26 | 32 | 57 | 36 | 68 | 26 | 15 | 47 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 54 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:25PM1.85m | 1:33AM1.65m | 2:12PM1.80m | 2:19AM1.57m | 3:01PM1.77m | 3:10AM1.53m | 3:55PM1.76m | 4:04AM1.51m | 4:50PM1.78m | 4:59AM1.53m | 5:43PM1.82m | 5:53AM1.58m | 6:32PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.33m | 8:06AM0.23m | 9:02PM0.39m | 8:56AM0.29m | 9:57PM0.42m | 9:47AM0.32m | 10:50PM0.43m | 10:39AM0.32m | 11:41PM0.41m | 11:30AM0.30m | 00:29AM0.38m | 12:21PM0.28m | 1:16AM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 5 | S 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 26 | 23 | 57 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 14 | — | 19 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | NE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | S 4 | — | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | — | S 5 | ESE 12 | E 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 2 | — | 14 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | — | 19 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 6 | — | E 5 | — | — | E 16 | — | E 7 | E 14 | E 14 | — | ESE 13 | E 13 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 17 | 13 | — | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | SE 8 | S 4 | WNW 2 | SE 9 | S 4 | — | ESE 8 | W 3 | S 4 | SE 4 | WSW 3 | — | SE 4 | WSW 2 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 68 | 16 | — | 47 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 2 | — | 10 | 1 | 15 | 54 | — | — | 23 | 54 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 42 | 25 | 39 | 632 | 769 | 803 | 42 | 1264 | 2062 | 1387 | 410 | 800 | 108 | 108 | 323 | 1264 | 25 | 56 | 1052 | 65 |
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