Surf Forecasts:
Fort Fisher surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 115 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSE 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 (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, there’s barely a ripple to get excited about. The whole period is a flat spell, and it’s going to be a long wait for anything rideable.
The only spot on the radar is Fort Fisher, a beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent and rarely breaks. Over the first few days, from Sunday the 2nd through the weekend of the 9th, it’s a write-off. We’re talking tiny 0.3 ft to 3 ft swell from the east and southeast, with periods around 5 to 8 seconds—just weak, short-period slop. The combined energy never gets above 116 (moderate wave energy), and most of the time it’s sitting in the double digits (weak energy). On top of that, we’ve got cross-off, cross, and even onshore winds, plus thunderstorms and rain. The water temp is about 83°F, which is normal for the time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s normal.
There’s a gap of several days with no real surf. The only flicker of hope comes after the 10th of August. Monday the 10th morning sees a brief window of clean conditions with offshore winds from the WNW at 9 mph, but the swell is only 2 ft from the southeast at 6 seconds—barely enough to push a foamie. The energy is a paltry 35 (weak). Then again on Thursday the 13th morning, we get a glassy offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, but the swell is still just 2 ft from the southeast. Friday the 14th morning is the cleanest of the lot: a slight air from the WSW at 3 mph and a 2 ft, 8-second southeast swell. But even then, the energy is only 30 (weak). These are the best of a bad bunch, but they’re not standouts—just barely surfable for a longboard or a foiler.
Because the swell is so small and the period short, there’s nothing here for beginners or anyone else really. The wind is occasionally offshore, but the wave size just isn’t there. With the weak energy and poor consistency, this setup looks more interesting for a kite if you’re desperate for a fix, but for paddle surfing, it’s a whole lot of waiting.
Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a flat run that’s normal for the area. Hang tight, mate.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the SW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | E 13 | SSE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 43 | 40 | 41 | 0 | 56 | 3 | 37 | 30 | 43 | 39 | 62 | 86 | 115 | 109 | 91 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:05AM1.40m | 10:16PM1.48m | 10:48AM1.44m | 11:03PM1.45m | 11:43AM1.48m | 00:02AM1.40m | 12:49PM1.52m | 1:09AM1.36m | 1:58PM1.55m | 2:19AM1.32m | 3:09PM1.58m | 3:29AM1.30m | 4:19PM1.61m | 4:38AM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:30PM0.14m | 4:52AM0.01m | 5:19PM0.19m | 5:31AM-0.00m | 6:16PM0.23m | 6:17AM0.00m | 7:25PM0.27m | 7:14AM0.02m | 8:37PM0.27m | 8:21AM0.02m | 9:44PM0.23m | 9:31AM0.01m | 10:47PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | 8 | 4 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 43 | 40 | 41 | 60 | 56 | — | 11 | 30 | 2 | 39 | 62 | 86 | 115 | 109 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SW 5 | E 12 | E 13 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | 12 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 205 | 294 | 487 | 269 | 255 | 171 | 56 | 18 | 25 | — | 2 | 65 | 37 | 16 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1718 | 1733 | 517 | 547 | 559 | 35 | 16 | 372 | 380 | 290 | 320 | 368 | 290 | 989 | 758 | 267 | 1242 | 721 | 127 | 127 | 216 |
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