Fort Fisher Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
28.5° C
0.3° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Fisher in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s going on around Fort Fisher.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. There’s a big ol’ gap of nothing at the start, and honestly, the entire forecast window is a struggle. The first day we see any kind of measurable swell is Tuesday, July 28th, but it’s a real weakling. From there, we’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of tiny, poor-quality surf. The combined energy of the swells is almost non-existent, with the highest reading we get being just 53 (weak energy) on Sunday, August 2nd. It’s a flat spell, and for a spot like this, it’s not entirely unusual to see a blank run like this.

The only break in the mix is Fort Fisher, a beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent and can get crowded. The water is sitting at 83°, which is about average for the time of year.

Let’s break it down. We start Tuesday, July 28th, with a tiny 1ft swell from the ESE, period of 8 seconds. The wind is cross-off, but the energy is just 24. It’s poor. Wednesday the 29th is even smaller, a mere 0.7ft with a 9 (weak energy). Thursday the 30th morning has a slight bump to 1ft, but with a cross-on wind and a combined energy of 20 (weak). Thursday afternoon goes glassy, but the swell drops to a pathetic 0.3ft with an energy of 2. Friday and Saturday are similar, with tiny, weak, onshore-affected waves. The combined energy tops out at 33 on Saturday, August 1st.

Sunday, August 2nd, is the closest we get to a highlight, and that’s a sad statement. The morning shows a 2ft swell from the SE, period of 7 seconds, with a cross-off wind. The combined energy hits 53. It’s still poor and small, and the afternoon goes flat. Monday the 3rd is flat. The rest of the week into August 12th is a miserable run of 1.0ft to 1ft swells, mostly with cross-on or onshore winds, and combined energy values that rarely break 20. The wind is often a problem, creating chop.

Look, there is no standout here. There is no best session. The swell is too small and weak for any real surfing. Given the tiny size, onshore winds, and the beach component, this setup honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on a few of those days with a bit of breeze. For us, it’s a washout. The only sliver of hope is that this place is inconsistent, so it tends not to stay this poor forever, and forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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Rating
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.1
E
8
0.5
SE
7
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SE
3
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
5
0.6
SE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.6
S
7
1.5
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.1
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
26
12
6
6
23
18
1
26
4
3
3
22
30
42
42
0
0
0
0
77
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
WNW
15
W
15
SSW
10
NNE
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
E
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
7:52PM1.55m
8:02AM1.30m
8:29PM1.54m
8:40AM1.31m
8:59PM1.52m
9:11AM1.33m
9:20PM1.51m
9:36AM1.35m
9:41PM1.50m
10:05AM1.40m
10:16PM1.48m
10:48AM1.44m
11:03PM1.45m
Low Tide
12:59PM0.09m
1:52AM0.12m
1:44PM0.08m
2:32AM0.10m
2:26PM0.08m
3:09AM0.08m
3:07PM0.09m
3:44AM0.05m
3:47PM0.11m
4:17AM0.03m
4:30PM0.14m
4:52AM0.01m
5:19PM0.19m
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
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8:15
8:15
8:14
8:13
8:12
8:10
8:10
 mm
7
1
1
2
1
7
8
4
5
Temp °C
29
30
29
29
32
30
28
30
30
29
29
28
28
28
27
29
28
27
27
28
27
Feels °C
31
31
29
30
32
33
28
31
32
30
29
29
28
28
27
31
27
28
27
28
29
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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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