Surf Forecasts:
Fernandina Beach Pier surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. 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 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernandina Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this forecast. I’m looking at the next two weeks, and I gotta say, it’s a tough stretch for those of us who paddle. The first week and a bit is a write-off, so don’t even bother checking the cam until we get to the end of the month.
We’re talking about a solid 10-day gap with zero action. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the shop, and the energy just isn’t there. We’re seeing combined swell energy readings in the teens and twenties (like 10 and 31), which is basically a lake. The only slight flicker of life comes right at the tail end of the window.
The first real hope comes on Friday the 28th of August. The morning is a bit ordinary, but by the afternoon, Fernandina Beach Pier is starting to wake up. We’re looking at a 3ft swell from the ESE with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is clean offshore from the WSW. The combined energy jumps to 204 (moderate), and the water is a warm 83.5°F with a temperature anomaly of 0.3°F, so it’s about average for this time of year. It’s not a beast, but it’s the first sign of life.
The real standout, though, is Saturday the 29th of August. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The morning is looking beautiful. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the ESE, a solid 13-second period, and glassy conditions with the wind swinging light offshore. The combined energy hits 462 (moderate-to-strong). This is a proper groundswell, so it’ll have some punch. The longer period means it’ll be better shaped, but it’s a beach break, so it might wall up a bit. Still, with offshore wind and that size, it’s the best on offer by a long shot. Expect some crowds at the pier though, as it’s a known spot.
The afternoon of the 29th looks similar in size and energy but the wind switches onshore, which will likely chop it up. So make the most of the morning.
To sum it up, you’ve got a long wait until the end of August. The 28th is a warm-up, but the 29th is the day to get a few that actually feel like a surf.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 37°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 10 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 29 | 39 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 66 | 55 | 36 | 27 | 26 | 55 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:18AM1.94m | 10:38PM2.05m | 11:07AM1.95m | 11:23PM1.95m | 11:54AM1.93m | 00:06AM1.84m | 12:40PM1.90m | 00:49AM1.74m | 1:25PM1.85m | 1:33AM1.65m | 2:12PM1.80m | 2:19AM1.57m | 3:01PM1.77m | 3:10AM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:40PM-0.07m | 5:06AM-0.07m | 5:30PM0.02m | 5:50AM-0.01m | 6:20PM0.13m | 6:33AM0.07m | 7:12PM0.24m | 7:19AM0.16m | 8:06PM0.33m | 8:06AM0.23m | 9:02PM0.39m | 8:56AM0.29m | 9:57PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 16 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 29 | 33 | 37 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 37 | 30 | 35 | 39 | 29 | 34 | 36 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 10 | — | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 2 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 18 | 66 | 55 | 36 | 7 | 26 | 27 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | SE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 12 | E 6 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | NE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 1 | — | 27 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 14 | ESE 12 | S 4 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | — | — | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SSW 3 | — | SE 4 | S 4 | — | SE 8 | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | W 3 | SW 3 | W 2 | — | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 28 | 2 | — | 8 | 18 | — | 39 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 55 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1977 | 2062 | 1612 | 609 | 769 | 609 | 108 | 39 | 43 | 555 | 609 | 365 | 39 | 95 | 41 | 39 | 632 | 108 | 632 | 753 | 108 |
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