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Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
20.5°C
3.5° 

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 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Nov 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Fisher in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Nov 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 5th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 5th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 18th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
6
1.3
E
5
1.1
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
9
1.2
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10
1.3
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10
1.1
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11
1.1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
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0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
10
1.1
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
97
104
158
156
132
237
192
177
194
258
339
256
265
184
173
173
125
118
136
269
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
25
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
NW
20
NNE
15
E
10
E
15
ESE
10
S
25
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
on
cross
off
High Tide
1:44PM1.58m
2:08AM1.48m
2:39PM1.57m
3:05AM1.54m
3:31PM1.56m
4:00AM1.60m
4:22PM1.55m
4:53AM1.66m
5:09PM1.54m
5:41AM1.69m
5:55PM1.51m
6:27AM1.71m
6:39PM1.49m
Low Tide
7:46PM0.15m
7:59AM0.13m
8:40PM0.09m
8:59AM0.10m
9:32PM0.04m
9:55AM0.07m
10:20PM0.00m
10:49AM0.05m
11:06PM-0.01m
11:39AM0.04m
11:51PM-0.00m
12:28PM0.05m
00:34AM0.02m
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Temp °C
19
20
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Feels °C
16
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23
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23
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25
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24
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23
18
18
19
20
21
18
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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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