Surf Forecasts:
Fernandina Beach Pier surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, S swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period with S 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 (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
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 coming our way.
Honestly, it's a bit of a quiet stretch ahead. We're looking at a long run of tiny, weak surf with only a couple of brief windows where it might be worth a paddle. The first few days are all about small, poor waves, and it takes a while before we see any real energy.
We start off on Wednesday, August 19th, with tiny 1ft ESE swell, but the wind is off and the water is a warm 85°, which is about normal for this time of year. Still, it's just too small to get excited about. That pattern holds through the end of the week and into the weekend – tiny 0.7ft to 1.0ft swells, mostly clean in the mornings but with onshore winds kicking in during the afternoons. The energy is flat, with combined swell energy readings barely cracking 30 or 40 (37 to 58 range). Honestly, not much to work with.
The real blank patch hits Sunday, August 23rd, through the following week. The surf stays tiny, with combined energy often below 50, and the wind is a mess. By Thursday, August 27th, we finally get a tiny bit of life. The morning is clean but the swell is only 2ft. The afternoon sees a little bump with 2ft from the SE, light offshore winds, and the energy creeps up to 56. It's "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – you might get a couple of closeouts, but it's not going to be a classic.
The most promising window comes right at the end. On Friday, August 28th, the morning is glassy with 2ft ESE swell and energy hitting 66. That's a real chance for a clean, small wave session on a longboard. Then, the real standout is Tuesday, September 1st. The morning is glassy again with 4ft of E swell, and the energy is moderate at 134. That's the best combo of size and conditions we've got. But the afternoon goes to hell with a strong onshore wind and a bigger 4ft E swell that jumps to a very strong 570 energy – that's powerful, but blown out and messy. That's only for the experts if they're desperate.
So, for the whole 16-day window, the best bet is the glassy mornings on Friday, August 28th, and Tuesday, September 1st, at Fernandina Beach Pier. On Tuesday the 1st, you'll have 4ft of E swell, and with the glassy conditions, it'll be the cleanest waves on offer. Crowds are possible there, but it should be worth it. There's just nothing else that truly stands out.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 5 | ESE 12 | SE 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 36 | 56 | 26 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 54 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 39 | 23 | 45 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:43AM1.64m | 7:17PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:10PM0.24m | 1:58AM0.27m | |||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 52 | — | — | 11 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 37 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | NE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 15 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | E 13 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 12 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 11 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 36 | 1 | 26 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 25 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 27 | 39 | 15 | 45 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | E 5 | SSE 3 | — | E 7 | SSE 4 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 7 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 1 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | E 16 | E 7 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 9 | E 7 | — | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | ESE 9 | SSE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | SE 4 | WSW 3 | — | ESE 9 | N 2 | WSW 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SW 3 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | — | SE 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 56 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 2 | 17 | 2 | — | 54 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 21 | 27 | — | 31 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 632 | 745 | 803 | 1264 | 1019 | 1019 | 1264 | 53 | 431 | 56 | 43 | 806 | 555 | 777 | 209 | 1419 | 41 | 43 | 806 | 43 |
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