Fort Fisher Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
27.8° 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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Well folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions ahead. Honestly, for the first week and more, you’d be better off finding something else to do than stare at a flat ocean.

The first real glimmer of anything comes on Saturday, August 8th, in the afternoon. We’re looking at a weak 3ft of swell, but it’s from the southeast with a short period of 8 seconds, so the energy is minimal. The combined wave energy is only 107, which is weak. It’s surfable but very ordinary – you might get a few crumbly little waves if you’re desperate. The wind will be a cross-offshore breeze, which keeps it clean, but it’s nothing to write home about.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a write-off. We’re talking about swell dropping to under 1ft, with periods of 6 to 9 seconds. The combined energy is in the single digits or teens – that’s as weak as it gets. There’s a lot of "poor surf conditions" in the data. Basically, a full week of nothing. The wind will be clean at times, but that’s like polishing a turd. There’s no wave to ride.

Now, for the one highlight in this otherwise bleak outlook. On the morning of Thursday, August 20th, we finally see a pulse. The swell jumps to 4.6ft from the southeast with an 8-second period. The combined energy rises to 221, which is still only moderate, but it’s a huge step up from everything we’ve seen. More importantly, the winds are forecast to be glassy. Absolutely dead flat. This is the one time in the 16-day window where it’s going to be clean and have a bit of push. It’s still not a classic, but it’s the only window that offers a chance at a decent wave.

For the breaks, we’re looking at Fort Fisher. It’s a beach and reef setup, but it’s inconsistent at the best of times, and given the lack of swell, it’s likely to be a frustrating spot. The water temp is a normal 82° for this time of year, so no surprises there. The southeast swell direction is okay, but nothing special. The crowd factor is a gamble, but with these conditions, they probably won't be out in force.

After that, it fades back into the flatness. The forecast for the end of the period shows a return to tiny, weak swell with poor conditions, so don't get your hopes up for a late-week miracle. This is a long drought, folks. We might see some more size around the 19th, but the wind is looking onshore and messy, which would just chop up any potential. All in all, the 20th is your one shot, and even that is a "maybe" for a fun surf. Keep the board waxed, but maybe start working on your tan.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
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20
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25
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High Tide
1:58PM1.55m
2:19AM1.32m
3:09PM1.58m
3:29AM1.30m
4:19PM1.61m
4:38AM1.31m
5:27PM1.64m
5:44AM1.34m
6:30PM1.67m
6:45AM1.40m
7:26PM1.69m
7:42AM1.45m
8:17PM1.68m
Low Tide
8:37PM0.27m
8:21AM0.02m
9:44PM0.23m
9:31AM0.01m
10:47PM0.17m
10:38AM-0.02m
11:45PM0.10m
11:41AM-0.06m
00:41AM0.03m
12:41PM-0.09m
1:33AM-0.03m
1:38PM-0.11m
2:23AM-0.08m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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