Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking at Fort Fisher. I've looked over the charts, and to be honest, it's a pretty flat spell we're looking at. The whole 16-day run is a write-off for any kind of decent surf. There are zero recommendations in the mix, so we're not looking at any standout days.

The first real chance you might even think about paddling out doesn't come until Friday the 3rd of July, but even then it's a bust. Early that morning we're looking at a tiny 2.3ft swell from the ESE with a short, weak period of 7 seconds. The energy is super low and it's considered poor surf. A light easterly breeze at 6 mph keeps it clean, but there's just nothing to ride. That sets the tone for the rest of the outlook. We get a couple of mornings with clean, glassy conditions – like Saturday the 4th morning with a light 3 mph cross-offshore breeze – but the swell just never shows up. It's the same story day after day: wave heights barely cracking 1.6ft, if that, and often with nothing but a faint ripple.

This is a stretch where you could probably leave the board at home. The energy readings are consistently weak. There are long gaps of days with no recommendations at all. Even when the wind is light and offshore – like on Friday the 10th morning with a clean 12 mph offshore breeze – the waves are only 1.0ft. It's clean, but it's a lake. The pattern of small, weak swell from the southeast just doesn't get any juice behind it.

About the only thing worth noting is that the water temp is sitting at a warm 81.5°F, which is about average for the time of year, so you won't need a thick suit. But the waves? Honestly, on a few of those afternoons, like Monday the 6th when the swell hits 3.3ft but with a sloppy 5-second period and a strong 15 mph cross-breeze, it's so junky it looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for a paddle surfer. The bottom line is this: for a beach and reef setup like Fort Fisher, there's nothing on the horizon. Forecasts can change, but for now, find another hobby for a couple of weeks.

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