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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Fenwick, Delaware. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 6s with moderate WSW wind around 9mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 8s with 7mph SW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s with moderate SW wind around 10mph. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and poor - fair by then.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 9s with 12mph SSW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Fenwick is 2-3ft with a 9.45s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Fenwick is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.3ft E primary swell at 9s, a 1ft SE secondary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft SE tertiary swell at 10s, a 0.7ft SSW wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Fenwick is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Fenwick works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Fenwick. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Fenwick is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Fenwick is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Fenwick include undertow, occasional strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
