Fort Fisher Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
29.2°C
1.1° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SE swell with 35 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Fisher this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Fisher in the next 16 days are 0.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Fort Fisher.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We’re staring down a long stretch of poor surf conditions starting now and running all the way through the morning of Monday, August 31st. That’s over a week of hardly a wave worth paddling for. The swell energy is tiny, barely registering (22 to 51), with heights stuck at a measly 0.7 ft. The periods are short too, mostly 8 to 12 seconds, so it’s just weak, short-period dribble. Winds are mostly cross-off or light, but there’s simply no power in the water to make anything of it.

Then, on Monday afternoon, August 31st, we finally see a flicker of life. The swell energy bumps up to 113, but the wave comment still says “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s still only 1 ft but now from the SE with a long 19-second period. That period is promising for a groundswell, but at a beach and reef setup like Fort Fisher, such long-period swells can tend to close out or break too straight. It’s not a standout, just a hint that things might change.

Tuesday, September 1st, morning shows a bit more hope. Swell edges up to 2 ft from the ESE with a 15-second period and energy at 171. A light north breeze keeps it clean. This is the first session that actually looks worth a look – small, clean, with some decent period behind it. But by the afternoon, it gets messy with a cross-shore chop.

Wednesday, September 2nd, morning is the best bet of the whole outlook. We get 3 ft of swell from the SE with a 12-second period and moderate energy at 354. The wind is light and cross-off from the WSW, so conditions should be clean. This is the standout window. It’s still a small wave, but it’s the biggest and cleanest we’ll see. For an intermediate, this is the one to target. Crowds can be possible here, so you might have some company.

After that, it fades again. Thursday and Friday, September 3rd and 4th, see the swell drop back to 2 ft–3 ft, but the wind turns onshore or cross-on, bringing chop and poor conditions. The energy drops off into the 100s and then below 100 by the weekend. From Saturday, September 5th, onward it’s back to tiny, onshore slop with no power. The final outlook on Monday, September 7th, shows 1 ft with onshore wind – just forget it.

So to wrap it up: a long, flat start, one decent morning on Wednesday, September 2nd, and then a return to poor conditions. No true standout epic sessions, but that Wednesday morning is your best shot for a clean little wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:21AM1.32m
5:03PM1.54m
5:14AM1.34m
5:53PM1.56m
6:04AM1.36m
6:40PM1.57m
6:51AM1.39m
7:21PM1.58m
7:33AM1.42m
7:58PM1.58m
8:11AM1.45m
8:29PM1.57m
Low Tide
10:13PM0.32m
10:01AM0.21m
11:02PM0.29m
10:53AM0.18m
11:49PM0.25m
11:44AM0.16m
00:34AM0.21m
12:33PM0.14m
1:17AM0.16m
1:20PM0.12m
1:58AM0.12m
2:06PM0.11m
2:36AM0.08m
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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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