Surf spot

Fenwick Island

Forecast conditions and map view for Fenwick Island in USA, North East, Virginia. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, Virginia
Coordinates: 38.4610, -75.0487

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Wave period (s)	4.3	4.2	7	2.7	3	3.4	3.4	3.3	3.4	3.6	3.8	3.6	3.6	3.7	3.5	3.7	7.3	3.5	4	4.3	5.3	7.3	7.8	4.7	5.3	5.3	5.3	4.5	4	4.2	4.2	5.4	4.9	5.2	5	5	5.3	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.7	5.5	5.3	6.2	5.2	5.3	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	4	2	7	1	2	7	5	5	5	6	8	10	9	6	6	6	19	4	6	6	7	12	12	2	2	9	15	28	19	19	17	22	25	26	35	34	40	39	35	30	28	15	16	17	15	13	19	19	17	16	14	13	11	9	9	7
Wind speed (km/h)	10.5	13	14.9	20.1	19.2	19.1	16.8	18.3	9.3	14.9	6.5	12.6	8.7	1.9	12.2	8.4	9.5	10.8	19.6	27.4	18.7	22.1	14.6	13.1	18	21	13.3	23.3	20.1	18.7	15.6	14.9	11.2	12.5	13.3	17.6	15.4	12.9	11.9	9.4	6.1	1.4	4.3	9.6	14.1	14.8	11.6	12.6	11.6	12.3	14.6	19.3	15.8	26	16.5	12.9
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Fenwick Island is a small coastal surf area on the Delmarva coast, near the Maryland–Delaware border and not far from the Virginia/North East surf zone. It’s generally a small, beach-break setup rather than a heavy reef or point break, so the waves are usually soft, changeable, and sandbar-dependent.

Surf character

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Can be fun when a sandbar lines up, but often inconsistent
Wave shape: Mostly forgiving, good for beginners and intermediates
Power: Usually moderate to weak, though larger nor’easter or hurricane swell can give it more size and punch

Best conditions

Swell: East to northeast swell tends to work well
Wind: Offshore or light winds are best; strong onshore wind can make it messy quickly
Tide: Often best around mid tide, but it depends on the sandbars and recent storms

Crowd and vibe

Can get crowded in summer, especially with vacationers and local surfers
Usually a laid-back, family beach atmosphere
More of a fun, accessible surf spot than a high-performance wave

What it’s good for

Beginner surfing
Longboarding
Soft-top / casual sessions
Small-swell days when nearby spots are also weak

Things to watch for

Shifting sandbars can change the wave quality a lot
Summer crowds and swimmers
Storm activity and currents can make conditions less friendly
Local regulations and beach access can vary by season