Surf Forecasts:
Fort Fisher surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Fort Fisher.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this stretch is lookin’ pretty quiet. The water temp is sittin’ around 84°F at the start, which is about average for this time of year, so no worries there. But the surf? Man, it’s a long stretch of flatness. We’re talkin’ days of near-nothing waves and poor conditions. From Tuesday the 25th of August all the way through to the end of the month, it’s a total write-off. Tiny swells, mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, with short periods and either cross-on or onshore wind. Not worth paddlin’ out.
We finally get a pulse of energy around Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning shows a little bump – 1 ft swell from the ESE with a 12-second period, and the wind goes offshore (WSW, 12 mph). That cleans it up nicely, and the combined energy reads 97, so it’s weak but there’s a little life. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. If you’re desperate for a splash, it’s the best you’ll get.
Thursday the 3rd of September morning is interesting – glassy conditions with no wind, a 2 ft swell from the ESE and an 11-second period. The combined energy hits 103, so it’s barely moderate. The swell direction is okay for the break’s optimum NE, but it’s close enough. It’s clean, but still small. That’s the standout window, but don’t expect much.
After that, Friday the 4th of September morning has a 2 ft ESE swell with offshore WNW wind at 9 mph, giving gentle clean lines. Energy is 88 – weak. The rest of the forecast just fades back into tiny, poor surf. No real standouts beyond that.
If the swell was bigger, those clean offshore days could be fun, but honestly, with the small size and the beach-and-reef setup, this might be more interesting for a kite session than a surf session. The conditions just aren’t there for consistent waves.
So, bottom line: don’t hold your breath. The best shot is the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September, but it’s tiny. Everything else is a blank.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 28 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 25 | 20 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:40PM1.57m | 6:51AM1.39m | 7:21PM1.58m | 7:33AM1.42m | 7:58PM1.58m | 8:11AM1.45m | 8:29PM1.57m | 8:43AM1.48m | 8:56PM1.56m | 9:11AM1.52m | 9:23PM1.53m | 9:43AM1.56m | 10:00PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:34AM0.21m | 12:33PM0.14m | 1:17AM0.16m | 1:20PM0.12m | 1:58AM0.12m | 2:06PM0.11m | 2:36AM0.08m | 2:51PM0.12m | 3:13AM0.05m | 3:36PM0.13m | 3:49AM0.03m | 4:23PM0.17m | 4:27AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 11 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 25 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 5 | S 4 | ESE 3 | S 4 | ESE 9 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | E 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | E 10 | E 9 | E 16 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 28 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | S 4 | E 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 3 | — | S 4 | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | — | S 4 | — | — | S 2 | SSW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | 16 | 118 | 39 | 37 | 24 | — | 7 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1171 | 559 | 908 | 2047 | 559 | 309 | 1137 | 73 | 130 | 313 | 16 | 143 | 296 | 894 | 911 | 1171 | 1176 | 659 | 1235 | 1654 |
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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 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).
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