Fort Fisher Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
28.7° C
0.5° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 75 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 2nd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a 16-day stretch, but honestly, it’s a flat spell. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t even show up until the very end, and even then it’s a long shot. There’s a big gap of nothing from July 27th all the way through to August 9th. That’s a long, flat period. The swell energy is tiny for most of it, with combined energy readings barely cracking double digits – we’re talking 2 to 60 (weak energy). Not much to work with.

The only spot on the board is Fort Fisher, a beach and reef setup. It’s inconsistent, so don’t count on it. The water temp is 84°F, which is about average for this time of year.

Let’s break it down. Starting Monday, July 27th, we’ve got a tiny east swell around 2 ft at 8 seconds, but it’s onshore and messy. The whole first week is a write-off: waves are tiny, period is short, and the wind is all over the place. There’s a moment on July 29th with a light offshore wind, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft – you’d be scratching for a knee-high dribbler. The weekend of August 1st and 2nd sees a slight bump, with the swell reaching 3 ft on Sunday the 2nd, but it’s from the SE at 7 seconds and the wind is howling at 19 mph. The combined energy is still only 60. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine.

The second week looks a little cleaner offshore, but the swell is just as gutless. From August 4th to the 9th, we’re stuck on 1 ft to 2 ft waves with short periods. The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, which is about the only saving grace, but there’s just no power behind it. The combined energy sits between 14 and 27 – weak, weak, weak.

Finally, around August 10th and 11th, we see a slight uptick. On Tuesday, August 11th, the afternoon shows a 1 ft swell from the SE at 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 32. It’s still tiny, but it’s the best we’ve got. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. But don’t get your hopes up.

For a true standout? There isn’t one. The whole 16-day window is a flat spell. If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger winds on August 2nd might make it interesting, but for a paddle surfer, this is a time to wax the board and wait. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a bummer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.3
SE
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.8
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.1
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
19
23
24
22
16
12
2
1
1
7
2
3
3
8
8
26
21
60
0
1
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
30
SSW
35
SW
15
W
15
W
25
W
15
N
15
WSW
5
W
15
WSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
Wind State
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:10PM1.56m
7:20AM1.30m
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
Low Tide
12:13PM0.09m
1:10AM0.14m
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
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6:18
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8:15
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13
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9
Temp °C
27
28
27
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29
29
31
31
28
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30
28
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29
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26
28
26
Feels °C
29
30
29
31
29
29
31
32
33
28
31
29
26
28
28
30
30
28
26
27
25
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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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