Fort Fisher Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
27.8°C
0.0° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SE swell with 166 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SE 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 (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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 cookin' at Fort Fisher for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a flat spell to start, so don't get your hopes up just yet.

We're looking at a long, drawn-out period of tiny surf. For the first week, from the 1st through to the 14th of September, it's pretty grim. We're talking ankle-snappers and knee-biters mostly under 3 feet. The energy is weak, with the combined swell energy barely scraping into triple digits on a couple of mornings, hitting 154 on the 2nd morning and 135 on the 15th morning, but mostly sitting well below 100 (52, 65, 34, etc). It's just not doing much. The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least it'll be a warm wait. For a beach and reef setup like Fort Fisher, this kind of lull is pretty normal, but it doesn't mean it won't test your patience.

Now, there are a couple of moments that might be worth a look, but they're not exactly standouts. The morning of the 2nd of September sees a tiny pulse of 3 feet from the SE at 10 seconds, with a light SSW cross-offshore breeze. It's clean, but it's small and very ordinary. The 15th of September morning is the closest we get to something interesting. We see a short-period 4 feet from the ENE at just 6 seconds, with a light WNW cross-off breeze. The combined energy hits 135, which is moderate, but that period is so short it's going to be a bit of a mess. It's not going to be a classic point break or reef wave; it's likely to be crumbly and a bit fat at a beach setup like this. Plus, the 16th looks choppy with onshore winds and a dropping trend.

Honestly, for the first two weeks, there's nothing that screams "go time." The only real standout, and I use the term loosely, is that morning of the 15th of September if you're desperate for a paddle. But don't expect much. The winds are mostly light to moderate and cross-off, so conditions will be clean, but the swell just isn't there to back it up. For beginners, the surf barely cracks 3 feet for most of the period, so it's not too big, but it's also just not very good. If you're an expert, there's nothing here to get excited about either.

So, for the next two weeks, Fort Fisher is a bit of a write-off. It's a classic case of "you should've been here last week." Keep an eye on the forecasts, though; it tends not to stay this quiet for too long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:50PM1.45m
11:25AM1.59m
11:54PM1.40m
12:39PM1.59m
1:08AM1.36m
1:55PM1.60m
2:19AM1.35m
3:05PM1.61m
3:26AM1.37m
4:12PM1.63m
4:30AM1.41m
5:16PM1.66m
Low Tide
5:13PM0.22m
5:09AM0.04m
6:11PM0.27m
5:59AM0.07m
7:16PM0.31m
7:01AM0.10m
8:25PM0.31m
8:12AM0.12m
9:29PM0.27m
9:23AM0.10m
10:28PM0.20m
10:28AM0.05m
11:24PM0.12m
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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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