Fernandina Pier surf break

Fernandina Pier surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 EDT
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Fernandina Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fernandina Pier sea temperature is
21.2° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fernandina Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Fernandina Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fernandina Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 1st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 1st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
11
0.6
E
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.8
NNE
5
1
NE
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.5
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
SE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
73
20
20
39
34
33
18
31
44
51
27
25
15
59
60
67
79
35
48
28
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
5
NE
5
NNW
5
NNW
10
NE
5
NNE
20
SW
20
NW
20
N
20
NE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SSE
15
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
8:06AM1.72m
8:34PM1.98m
8:46AM1.69m
9:12PM1.97m
9:25AM1.66m
9:48PM1.94m
10:03AM1.61m
10:25PM1.89m
10:41AM1.56m
11:02PM1.83m
11:21AM1.52m
11:40PM1.78m
12:01PM1.48m
00:20AM1.72m
Low Tide
2:32PM-0.01m
3:14AM0.02m
3:09PM0.00m
3:54AM0.03m
3:45PM0.03m
4:32AM0.06m
4:20PM0.08m
5:09AM0.12m
4:54PM0.13m
5:46AM0.19m
5:29PM0.19m
6:25AM0.25m
6:08PM0.24m
cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
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8:02
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:05
8:06
8:07
3
4
Temp °C
23
26
23
23
25
22
26
22
16
18
19
21
21
22
21
23
23
23
27
29
29
23
27
24
24
26
24
25
20
14
14
16
18
18
19
18
23
22
24
28
30
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
11
0.2
N
3
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
NE
4
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.4
SE
6
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
5
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
SE
5
Energy kJ
22
1
20
3
39
34
9
7
8
14
16
14
5
15
15
12
1
1
35
48
28
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.3
N
3
0.3
S
3
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
SE
5
0.3
E
9
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
10
0.6
SSE
5
Energy kJ
5
2
1
20
2
2
33
6
15
5
5
5
14
25
13
2
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
6
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
4
4
4
1
1
1
2
18
1
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
3
0.6
E
10
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.8
NNE
5
1
NE
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.4
ENE
4
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
S
4
1.1
SE
4
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
1
73
3
4
24
7
11
31
44
51
27
25
7
59
60
67
79
7
39
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
84
26
44
39
609
26
39
84
364
395
409
373
404
459
387
304
414
39
26
39
39
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
9
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Information about the Fernandina Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fernandina 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 Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fernandina 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 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 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.

Fernandina Pier is 3 km (2 miles) from Fernandina Beach. If you plan a vacation in North Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fernandina Beach. Fernandina Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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