Surf Forecasts:
Fernandina Beach Pier surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fernandina Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, checkin' in from the coast. I've looked at the charts for the next sixteen days, and honestly, I'm looking at a tough stretch here. The surf forecast is pretty much a flat spell for Fernandina Beach Pier. We're not talking about a few days of waiting; the whole sixteen-day window is a write-off for any decent waves.
The first chance we see is on Sunday, July 19th, with a small, short-period swell from the SSE pushing in at 3 ft. The wind is set to be a light cross-offshore, which is a good sign for clean conditions, but the swell is just too weak. The energy is low (53), and it's a 6-second period, which means it'll be soft and weak. There's a bit of a bump on the Sunday afternoon, but it's messy and cross-shore, no good. The water temperature is 84°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but that's the only thing that's normal.
The rest of the forecast is a soul-crushing run of tiny, weak swell. The wind tries to go offshore a few times, especially around the 27th and 28th of July, but the surf is barely a ripple. The strongest energy we see is a combined 78 on the 24th, but that's coming with a 4 ft, 5-second SE windswell and a cross-onshore wind, making for a complete mess. It's honestly not worth a paddle.
This is one of those blank runs that can happen. It's a beach/pier setup, and with no significant swell and poor quality, it's a tough call. If you're desperate for a paddle, look for the cleanest offshore windows, but the waves will be tiny. Otherwise, it's a waiting game. Forecasts can always change, but for now, it's a solid no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 5 |
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 kJ | 9 | 7 | 59 | 62 | 19 | 49 | 35 | 21 | 37 | 59 | 44 | 89 | 82 | 40 | 57 | 44 | 25 | 25 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:53PM1.96m | 12:25PM1.81m | 00:40AM1.84m | 1:15PM1.79m | 1:26AM1.73m | 2:04PM1.77m | 2:12AM1.62m | 2:55PM1.75m | 3:00AM1.53m | 3:46PM1.73m | 3:51AM1.48m | 4:39PM1.73m | 4:44AM1.45m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:24AM-0.10m | 6:47PM0.03m | 7:13AM-0.04m | 7:45PM0.13m | 8:02AM0.02m | 8:43PM0.21m | 8:52AM0.08m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:41AM0.12m | 10:35PM0.28m | 10:29AM0.15m | 11:27PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 8:29 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 54 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 37 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 12 | 62 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 21 | — | 72 | 44 | — | 82 | 14 | 11 | 44 | 13 | 25 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 25 | — | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | — | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 4 | S 6 | — | SE 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | SE 4 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | 59 | — | 19 | 49 | 35 | — | 37 | 59 | — | 89 | 10 | 40 | 57 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 51 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1618 | 1465 | 1179 | 25 | 108 | 1132 | 65 | 365 | 745 | 25 | 108 | 2062 | 43 | 108 | 848 | 43 | 65 | 108 | 25 |
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