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Fenwick Surf Forecast, Delaware

Delaware

Bethany Beach2-3ftOcean City, MD3-4ftIndian River2-3+ft
Fenwick surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.1s
Wind
16mph
S / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 10sE
Wind Swell
4.2ft @ 6sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s with 15mph SSW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|12-15mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s and light SE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the NNE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|5-12mph NNE
Fri, Apr 33-4ft
Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 10mph SSW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|10-16mph SSW
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Sun
2ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Poor

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Fenwick Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Fenwick Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Fenwick?
The current wave height at Fenwick is 2-3+ft with a 6.1s swell period. Wind is S at 16mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Fenwick?
The current breaking wave height at Fenwick is 2-3+ft, produced by a 0.6ft E primary swell at 10s, a 4.2ft S wind swell swell at 6s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Fenwick?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Fenwick is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.