Fort Fisher Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
28.4° C
0.4° 

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


Fort Fisher surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 254 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Fisher this week:

The surf forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Fisher in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 13th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is gonna test your patience. We’ve got a long, quiet spell ahead. From July 9th right through to July 24th, there’s just nothing on offer that’s worth paddling out for. That’s a solid 16-day window with no real surf. It’s the kind of blank run that’s more normal for this area, but don’t let it get you down; things can change.

Let’s look at the only spot we’ve got, Fort Fisher. It’s a beach and reef setup, popular with the intermediate crew, but it's inconsistent and the crowds can be a problem. The swell direction is mostly from the SE, which is fine for the NE exposure, but the energy is pathetically weak – we’re talking values in the 20s and 30s (a combined energy of just 24 to 34) for most of the first week. The waves are tiny, between 1.0 ft and 1 ft. The swell period is a modest 9 seconds, so it’s weak, short-period windswell.

For a brief moment on Sunday, July 12th, the morning looks glassy with a 5 km/h west wind, and the water temp is about average for the time of year. But with a 1 ft swell, it’s basically a lake. We do see a spike on Tuesday, July 14th, with a 4 ft swell from the ENE, but the period is a short 6-7 seconds, and the energy is moderate (185 combined energy). The problem is it’s accompanied by a risk of thunderstorms and strong cross/onshore winds of 25 km/h, making for a choppy, messy mess. That’s too big for beginners and not clean enough for anyone else.

The second week is even quieter. By July 19th, there’s a fleeting 2 ft glassy morning, but it’s a 5-second period, which is just bumpy, weak mush. The wind stays light, but the swell is gone. Honestly, for paddle surfing, this is a complete write-off. If you’re a kite surfer, the windier afternoons, especially around July 14th with that 4 ft bump and strong wind, might look a little more interesting. But for us, it’s a no-go.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ESE
9
0.4
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9
0.3
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9
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6
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0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
21
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18
19
13
13
13
13
22
22
33
31
29
64
242
154
98
98
29
41
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
20
WSW
25
SSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
35
SSW
20
WSW
5
W
20
S
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
N
20
SSW
Wind State
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High Tide
2:31AM1.33m
3:22PM1.56m
3:39AM1.29m
4:29PM1.60m
4:49AM1.27m
5:37PM1.64m
5:56AM1.28m
6:41PM1.67m
6:59AM1.31m
7:40PM1.69m
7:58AM1.34m
8:36PM1.68m
8:55AM1.37m
Low Tide
8:50PM0.23m
8:42AM-0.03m
10:00PM0.19m
9:46AM-0.05m
11:03PM0.13m
10:51AM-0.07m
00:04AM0.06m
11:54AM-0.10m
1:02AM-0.01m
12:55PM-0.13m
1:56AM-0.07m
1:53PM-0.15m
2:48AM-0.11m
2:48PM-0.15m
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8:24
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11
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Temp °C
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33
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32
28
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Feels °C
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28
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32
31
23
26
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26
22
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28
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28
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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 16 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.

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