Surf Forecasts:
Fort Fisher surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 119 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. I've had a good look at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it's a tough one to write. We're looking at a pretty bleak stretch of surf ahead.
Right now, and for the foreseeable future, the ocean is flat. We're kicking off with a long, quiet gap. The first recommendation doesn't even pop up for a while. From the very start of the period, through the end of July and into the middle of August, there's just nothing doing. The energy is tiny, the swell is weak, and the wind is never playing ball. It's a painful, drawn-out lull.
When we finally get to Thursday, August 14th, there's a tiny flicker of life. The standout, and really the only window to even consider, is Fort Fisher. It's a beach and reef setup, but it's inconsistent, so we're not talking about a reliable wave. On the morning of the 14th, we get a clean little pulse from the East at 2 ft, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind goes offshore from the West, making it gentle offshore and clean. The combined energy is still weak, barely registering a 35 (showing just how small the energy is). Water temp is sitting around 84°, which is about normal for the time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.
The reality is, this is it. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the whole setup is more interesting for a kite than a paddle. For the rest of the 16-day window, from the 30th of July all the way through to the 13th of August, you're looking at a solid two weeks of flat, poor conditions with cross-shore to onshore wind. The afternoon of the 14th holds up a little, but it's still a 2 ft wave with a cross-offshore breeze.
So, if you absolutely have to get wet, keep your eye on the Thursday, August 14th morning session at Fort Fisher. It's not a standout in the classic sense, but it is the only thing worth a mention. The rest of the time, the board stays in the bag. It's a quiet time of year, and this blank run is pretty normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but for now, we're in a holding pattern.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the SW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 96 | 45 | 0 | 67 | 45 | 37 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:43AM1.48m | 00:02AM1.40m | 12:49PM1.52m | 1:09AM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:31AM-0.00m | 6:16PM0.23m | 6:17AM0.00m | 7:25PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSW 5 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 31 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 52 | 45 | — | 67 | 45 | 37 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | SW 5 | ESE 9 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 11 | 96 | 25 | 161 | 117 | 43 | 42 | — | 16 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 257 | 143 | 257 | 952 | 296 | 925 | 952 | 1181 | 1235 | 543 | 525 | 514 | 515 | 517 | 290 | 439 | 514 | 547 | 2047 | 543 |
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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).
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