| Cover | Dec. 02, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 2, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 000-55647 |
| Entity Registrant Name | FOURTH WAVE ENERGY, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001652958 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-4046237 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Jose |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 95113 |
| City Area Code | (408) |
| Local Phone Number | 213-8874 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | true |
