Fort Fisher Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
28.0°C
0.3° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, E swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 4th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 4th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. I’ve had a long look at what’s coming up for Fort Fisher, and I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but the surf is looking pretty damn bleak for most of it. There’s a big gap of nothing but tiny, weak waves and funky winds right from the start.

The whole run is flat and small, with swell heights barely cracking 2 ft on the best days. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly sitting below 100 (65) to start, and only briefly touching moderate energy (115-146) around Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th of September. But even then, it’s all short-period windswell (4 to 7 seconds) coming from the east, straight onshore, and the water is going to be lumpy and messy.

We do have a few mornings with offshore winds – like Saturday the 5th morning with a clean 1 ft from the SE, and then again Thursday the 10th morning, Friday the 11th, and a few days after that. But the problem is the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. It’s ankle to shin-high dribble, really. For an inconsistent spot like Fort Fisher that needs a decent push, this is a long dry spell.

The only time we see a pulse of energy is on Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th of September, with swell around 4 ft and 4 ft from the east, combined energy hitting 115 and 146. But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore or onshore breeze, and the period is a miserable 6-7 seconds. That’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess at a beach and reef setup. For most of us, that’s more of a kite-surfing wind than a paddle-surfing wave. If you’re an expert on a big board and don’t mind the chop, maybe there’s a closeout barrel in there, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

So what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t a true standout. If I had to pick a window, it’d be the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. You’ve got light offshore wind (WSW 6 mph) and clean conditions, but the swell is only 1 ft at 9 seconds from the SE. It’s a longboard-only affair, if it breaks at all. The water temperature is a warm 82°F, which is about average for the time of year – not too hot, not too cold.

Don’t get your hopes up too much for the second week either. From the 12th onward, it’s back to tiny 1 ft to 2 ft waves with mixed winds. A few clean windows appear, but the energy is so low (20-55) it’s barely worth paddling out for. It’s a long stretch of flatness. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this kind of blank run is more normal than unusual. Keep an eye on the forecast though – things can change.

Stay patient, folks. This one’s a write-off for the most part.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the E by Tue night).

Friday
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Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
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1.6
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1.8
E
7
1.6
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1.3
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7
1
ESE
6
0.8
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6
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
54
17
13
16
11
6
6
8
16
28
154
339
247
157
90
42
28
19
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
W
20
WSW
30
SW
20
WSW
10
ENE
10
SE
15
NE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
SSE
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
1:08AM1.36m
1:55PM1.60m
2:19AM1.35m
3:05PM1.61m
3:26AM1.37m
4:12PM1.63m
4:30AM1.41m
5:16PM1.66m
5:33AM1.47m
6:14PM1.68m
6:31AM1.54m
7:05PM1.69m
Low Tide
7:01AM0.10m
8:25PM0.31m
8:12AM0.12m
9:29PM0.27m
9:23AM0.10m
10:28PM0.20m
10:28AM0.05m
11:24PM0.12m
11:29AM0.02m
00:17AM0.06m
12:26PM-0.02m
1:07AM0.01m
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7:35
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7:31
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 mm
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Temp °C
28
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29
28
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26
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Feels °C
31
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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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