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Fort Fisher surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 EDT
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Fort Fisher surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
24.5° C
 (Which is 2.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Fisher this week:

The surf forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Fisher in the next 12 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 24th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 24th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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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
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
ESE
0.5
SE
0.4
ESE
1.1
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
0.6
ESE
1.3
E
1.2
E
0.6
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)888999988866661111610999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19192121191920283527751701761468239698751936494
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
5
WNW
10
ENE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
NE
15
SE
5
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
15
SE
10
SE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:02PM
1.62
5:16AM
1.48
5:55PM
1.63
6:10AM
1.54
6:43PM
1.64
7:01AM
1.58
7:27PM
1.63
7:48AM
1.61
8:08PM
1.61
8:31AM
1.63
8:47PM
1.57
9:12AM
1.62
9:26PM
1.51
9:52AM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:04PM
0.17
11:11AM
0.10
11:55PM
0.13
12:04PM
0.09
12:42AM
0.10
12:55PM
0.09
1:26AM
0.09
1:43PM
0.10
2:08AM
0.10
2:28PM
0.13
2:46AM
0.13
3:11PM
0.17
3:20AM
0.17
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00
Sunset7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:08--7:07--
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------1----4221-
Temp. °C242423242526262524242423242423252525262526
Feels °C (?)222324252627262623232421222323252727282729
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Carolina North

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Fort Fisher (light winds from the SW at Southport Airport 13 km from Fort Fisher). 0.5m 8s swell from the E with a 0.2m 9s swell from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 17 minutes ago Fort Fisher
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1 h 17 min ago

13 km/h
SW
Cross-Off
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Information about the Fort Fisher Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fort Fisher provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fort Fisher can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fort Fisher 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 (Fort Fisher) 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 Fort Fisher 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.

Are you planning a vacation in North Carolina? If you are looking for accommodation near Fort Fisher, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Wilmington which is 41 km (25 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Myrtle Beach which is 90 km (56 miles) away

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