Delaware
Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 11mph SW winds.
Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 11mph SW winds.
Best window·Monday 7AM–10AM·3-4ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 6s with 11mph from the SW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 5s with 11mph from the WSW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and very poor with 16mph out of the NNW.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on NE swell at 4s with 16mph out of the NNE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 7s with gentle NNE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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 5.7s swell period. Wind is SW at 11mph. 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 1.8ft ENE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.7ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1ft 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 Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.7s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
