Fort Fisher surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Dec 2025 EST
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Fort Fisher surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is 10.3°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Fisher this week:

The surf forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Fisher in the next 12 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 19th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 19th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 19th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ESE
1.1
SE
2.4
SSE
0.1
E
1.1
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
ESE
1.4
NE
1.2
ENE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
ESE
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
ESE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)958169988881011686666689
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)325105216109848064729410011418341302419141419
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
20
SE
40
SW
30
SW
20
W
15
NNE
15
NE
5
NE
5
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
30
N
35
NE
25
NE
15
N
5
NNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
N
15
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
offcrossonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:26PM
1.24
6:58AM
1.48
7:07PM
1.23
7:37AM
1.46
7:45PM
1.21
8:11AM
1.43
8:18PM
1.19
8:37AM
1.41
8:43PM
1.19
8:55AM
1.41
9:08PM
1.20
9:24AM
1.41
9:48PM
1.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:14PM
0.02
12:06AM
-0.01
12:58PM
0.02
12:47AM
-0.02
1:39PM
0.02
1:25AM
-0.03
2:18PM
0.02
2:02AM
-0.04
2:55PM
0.03
2:39AM
-0.05
3:30PM
0.02
3:17AM
-0.04
4:07PM
0.01
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--
Sunset-5:05--5:05--5:06--5:06--5:07--5:07--5:07-
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-124------------------
Temp. °C202019171411910151415104611141414121113
Feels °C (?)1717141396591310114-4-19121111979
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The above surf forecast table for Fort Fisher provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.

Are you planning a vacation in North Carolina? If you are looking for accommodation near Fort Fisher, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Wilmington which is 41 km (25 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Myrtle Beach which is 90 km (56 miles) away

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