Fishermans Island Surf Break

Fishermans Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.08° N 75.95° W

Issued: 7 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Island sea temperature is
23.3° 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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SE 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 22nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 22nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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)
0.6
SSE
4
0.7
S
4
0.4
SE
7
1
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.6
SSE
3
1.5
S
6
1.2
S
6
1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
17
19
123
39
22
32
16
14
7
10
6
136
104
82
70
19
14
14
14
15
Wind (km/h)
20
S
30
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
0
S
10
S
0
SSW
25
SE
35
S
25
WSW
20
WNW
25
N
20
NNE
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
E
20
SE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
11:20PM1.18m
11:49AM0.98m
00:13AM1.11m
12:45PM0.98m
1:05AM1.02m
1:41PM0.98m
1:57AM0.93m
2:38PM0.98m
2:51AM0.84m
3:38PM0.98m
3:51AM0.78m
4:37PM0.98m
4:52AM0.74m
5:29PM1.00m
Low Tide
5:47AM-0.05m
5:54PM-0.04m
6:41AM-0.02m
6:56PM0.02m
7:35AM0.02m
8:01PM0.08m
8:27AM0.05m
9:06PM0.13m
9:17AM0.08m
10:07PM0.16m
10:05AM0.10m
11:06PM0.17m
10:52AM0.12m
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clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:24
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:27
8:27
8:27
 mm
6
10
2
Temp °C
24
28
35
29
22
22
23
22
26
24
24
26
27
29
31
28
21
23
23
22
23
Feels °C
23
26
34
28
24
21
24
19
26
21
26
24
21
28
29
25
17
23
22
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
1
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
7
8
12
123
39
22
32
16
14
7
10
3
3
3
82
70
19
14
14
14
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.2
N
3
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
7
0.3
NE
5
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
Energy kJ
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
4
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
4
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.4
W
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
S
3
0.6
SSE
3
1.5
S
6
1.2
S
6
0.4
SW
4
0.5
NNW
3
0.5
N
4
0.4
NE
5
0.3
SE
3
Energy kJ
13
17
19
3
2
3
4
6
6
136
104
5
7
7
5
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
324
987
107
18
18
145
110
274
284
497
497
1208
1208
1145
29
224
259
197
145
512
1582
Best forecast wave conditions in Virginia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
3
3
2
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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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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