
Surf Forecasts:
Fort Fisher surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, E swell with 257 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ESE 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 (Nov 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Fisher in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 21st Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | N 3 | E 12 | E 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
173 | 126 | 90 | 86 | 53 | 33 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:21PM1.45m | 7:50AM1.66m | 8:02PM1.41m | 8:29AM1.61m | 8:42PM1.36m | 9:09AM1.55m | 9:23PM1.31m | 9:49AM1.50m | 10:05PM1.28m | 10:30AM1.45m | 10:50PM1.26m | 11:15AM1.42m | 11:38PM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:14AM0.06m | 1:58PM0.10m | 1:51AM0.11m | 2:39PM0.15m | 2:25AM0.14m | 3:18PM0.21m | 2:56AM0.17m | 3:55PM0.27m | 3:27AM0.20m | 4:33PM0.31m | 4:03AM0.22m | 5:12PM0.33m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 12 |
173 | 126 | 90 | 86 | 53 | 33 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | E 9 | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 12 | SE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 12 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | — | S 7 | E 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | N 4 | N 3 | WNW 3 | — |
1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 26 | 43 | 61 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 267 | 292 | 531 | 707 | 750 | 124 | 960 | 1588 | 560 | 939 | 1120 | 1133 | 1133 | 1133 | 305 |
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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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