Fenwick Island Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE, NE
Wind
Southwest or West
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead
Tide
Low and incoming
Fenwick Island Surf Guide
On the Delaware/Maryland state line is the town of Fenwick Island, consisting of mediocre beachbreaks.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Pretty mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Pretty light crowds.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fairly nondescript beach but can get good with the right wind/swell/sand combo.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Not bad but can be some work on certain swells.
Water Quality
Clean
Not too bad.
Hazards
None really.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Skimming, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing, Kiteboard
Access
Get there early or head to the Fenwick Island State Park and pay to park.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Storm dependent: tropical cyclones in the late summer and fall with frontal activity and nor'easters in the late fall and winter.
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