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Fenwick Surf Forecast

Delaware

Fenwick surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.8s
Wind
14mph
S / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.3ft @ 4sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Fenwick is a mellow beach break located along Delaware's Atlantic coastline, offering forgiving sand-bottom waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The beach faces eastward and picks up consistent swell during autumn months when Atlantic storms generate quality waves. This relatively quiet stretch provides a relaxed vibe with plenty of space to practice, making it a great escape from more crowded East Coast breaks.

UndertowOccasional strong currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 6s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on E swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Fenwick Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Fenwick?
The current wave height at Fenwick is 2-3ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is S at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Fenwick surf forecast?
Our Fenwick forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.