Fernandina Pier surf break

Fernandina Pier surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 13 May 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
23.5° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Thursday (May 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fernandina Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 14th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 14th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
NE
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.8
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
1
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.5
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
53
29
26
15
39
40
17
26
38
56
49
64
47
31
86
34
28
42
96
37
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
5
NW
15
NW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NE
20
NE
5
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
SSE
5
ESE
20
ESE
10
SSE
15
ESE
20
E
15
SE
15
SE
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
6:12PM1.90m
6:35AM1.70m
7:06PM2.03m
7:29AM1.73m
7:58PM2.13m
8:23AM1.74m
8:52PM2.19m
9:18AM1.75m
9:48PM2.20m
10:14AM1.73m
10:44PM2.17m
11:11AM1.71m
11:40PM2.11m
12:09PM1.69m
Low Tide
00:55AM0.06m
1:06PM-0.10m
1:51AM-0.04m
1:57PM-0.18m
2:46AM-0.11m
2:48PM-0.23m
3:38AM-0.16m
3:39PM-0.25m
4:30AM-0.16m
4:31PM-0.23m
5:23AM-0.12m
5:25PM-0.16m
6:18AM-0.06m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:13
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:15
3
4
2
1
4
Temp °C
23
22
25
29
26
23
24
24
26
26
25
27
27
25
26
26
25
25
25
25
26
24
23
24
27
24
22
22
24
27
26
26
29
26
24
29
26
26
26
26
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.1
E
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.1
E
15
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
9
0.1
E
15
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
31
53
29
26
11
19
19
17
6
4
21
49
1
12
21
4
24
28
42
4
30
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.4
SE
7
0.1
E
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.1
E
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
10
28
18
11
15
4
4
12
1
9
2
12
2
1
4
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
16
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
5
10
4
9
8
4
3
3
3
2
4
1
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.3
NW
2
0.2
WNW
2
0.9
NE
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.2
SSE
2
0.8
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
1
SE
5
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.5
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
SE
6
Energy kJ
90
1
1
39
40
1
26
38
56
64
47
31
86
34
26
16
96
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
298
26
26
39
90
501
554
847
799
857
109
135
847
39
795
1582
39
748
1582
486
486
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
1
4
2
2
2
1
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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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