Fishermans Island Surf Break

Fishermans Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.08° N 75.95° W

Issued: 1 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fishermans Island sea temperature is
24.8° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Fishermans Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fishermans Island surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Island this week:

The surf forecast for Fishermans Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Island in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Island over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.7
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.7
S
4
0.5
S
5
1.2
SSE
5
1.3
S
6
0.8
SSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
26
38
45
75
61
43
42
42
29
19
21
25
16
16
15
17
11
57
112
24
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
E
10
E
15
SE
20
S
10
SSW
25
SSE
25
SW
15
W
20
SSE
20
SW
10
W
20
SSE
0
WSW
5
SSW
20
SE
10
SSW
15
W
25
SE
25
S
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
9:00PM1.02m
9:21AM0.80m
9:39PM1.01m
10:01AM0.82m
10:18PM1.00m
10:40AM0.84m
10:55PM0.98m
11:19AM0.86m
11:32PM0.96m
11:59AM0.88m
00:10AM0.93m
12:41PM0.91m
00:51AM0.90m
1:26PM0.94m
Low Tide
2:38PM0.12m
3:30AM0.10m
3:18PM0.11m
4:04AM0.09m
3:57PM0.11m
4:38AM0.09m
4:37PM0.12m
5:13AM0.09m
5:18PM0.14m
5:50AM0.08m
6:03PM0.16m
6:30AM0.08m
6:54PM0.18m
7:15AM0.07m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
heavy rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:25
 mm
21
Temp °C
23
23
23
24
24
25
28
27
28
32
31
30
34
34
28
33
34
29
32
27
27
Feels °C
22
23
24
24
24
25
26
23
28
32
30
31
33
33
31
33
34
30
33
26
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.7
E
6
0.7
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.6
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
34
17
38
45
75
61
43
42
42
29
19
21
8
16
4
15
7
7
14
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
10
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
3
10
8
7
2
7
7
16
16
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
4
0.7
E
5
0.3
SW
2
0.9
SSE
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.2
WSW
3
0.7
SSE
4
0.7
S
4
0.2
WSW
3
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.5
S
5
1.2
SSE
5
1.3
S
6
0.8
SSW
4
Energy kJ
13
26
1
25
16
1
12
18
1
25
4
1
1
17
11
57
112
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
669
179
179
1176
24
18
410
18
18
210
110
110
360
170
170
2041
261
544
515
107
145
Best forecast wave conditions in Virginia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
8
9
7
5
5
5
6
8
9
9
9
6
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Information about the Fishermans Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fishermans Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishermans Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishermans Island surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fishermans Island) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fishermans Island may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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