Fort Fisher Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
28.5°C
1.0° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 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 – this is a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day window for Fort Fisher, and honestly, there's nothing that gets me truly fired up. Every single record in the forecast says "poor surf conditions," so we're gonna be watching the ocean flatline for a while.

The first recommendation doesn't even pop up until Monday, September 7th, and even then, it's a tough sell. We kick off that week with a 6ft swell from the east, but it's a short, snappy period of just 6 seconds, and the wind is hammering onshore at 22 mph. The combined energy is a moderate 225, but the wind is just going to wreck any chance of a clean wave. It's a beach and reef setup, so with that kind of wind and chop, this is looking more like a kite-surfing zone than a paddle-out. The water temp is sitting at 83°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year, not a huge deal, but you'll be sweating in the lineup if there were any waves.

Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th don't offer a break. The swell drops a bit to 4ft, but we're still dealing with onshore and cross-onshore winds. The energy is moderate (150 to 252), but it's all for nothing with that wind.

From Thursday the 10th right through to Tuesday the 15th, the swell drops into the 1.0ft to 3ft range. The wind does get a bit better, with some glassy conditions on the 11th and 13th, and even a bit of offshore wind on the 14th. But the wave energy is weak (23 to 60), and a 1ft wave with a 9-second period is just not going to give you a ride. It's a long, flat stretch.

We see a tiny blip on the 20th and 21st of September, with a 3ft swell from the NE and ENE, but the period is a shocking 5 to 6 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore. The energy is still weak (55 to 64). Not worth paddling for.

The final few days, September 22nd, we get a bit more energy. The swell picks up to 5ft to 5ft from the ENE with a 7-second period. The combined energy moves into the moderate range (198 to 219). But it's still cross-onshore, and the period is short. This is a beach and reef spot, so that short period combined with any wind will just be a bumpy, messy shorebreak. It's not good surf.

The best on offer, if you can call it that, is probably the early morning of Monday, September 14th. The wind switches to a light offshore from the WSW, and the sea is clean. But the swell is tiny at 2ft from the SE with a 9-second period and a weak energy of just 40. It's a glassy, flat ocean. For a beginner, it might be a safe paddle, but for anyone looking for a wave, it's a washout.

Honestly, this is a blank run. With no consistent swell and poor wind for most of it, it's a normal thing for this area. The forecasts can change, but right now, I'd leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
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6
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0.4
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9
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10
0.5
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10
0.5
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9
0.5
SE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
225
236
150
127
104
153
93
67
54
56
35
32
32
19
23
26
45
46
43
39
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
30
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25
ENE
25
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
10
S
10
SE
20
SSE
20
SW
0
WSW
20
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0
SSW
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
SW
5
S
15
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10
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Wind State
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on
cross-on
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High Tide
5:16PM1.66m
5:33AM1.47m
6:14PM1.68m
6:31AM1.54m
7:05PM1.69m
7:25AM1.60m
7:52PM1.68m
8:14AM1.64m
8:36PM1.65m
9:02AM1.66m
9:18PM1.60m
9:47AM1.65m
10:01PM1.54m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.12m
11:29AM0.02m
00:17AM0.06m
12:26PM-0.02m
1:07AM0.01m
1:20PM-0.02m
1:54AM-0.02m
2:11PM-0.01m
2:38AM-0.02m
3:00PM0.03m
3:19AM0.01m
3:46PM0.09m
3:58AM0.07m
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7:30
7:28
7:27
7:24
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Temp °C
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29
Feels °C
23
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31
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34
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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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