Fort Fisher Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Issued: 1 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
27.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking at Fort Fisher. I've looked over the charts, and to be honest, it's a pretty flat spell we're looking at. The whole 16-day run is a write-off for any kind of decent surf. There are zero recommendations in the mix, so we're not looking at any standout days.

The first real chance you might even think about paddling out doesn't come until Friday the 3rd of July, but even then it's a bust. Early that morning we're looking at a tiny 2.3ft swell from the ESE with a short, weak period of 7 seconds. The energy is super low and it's considered poor surf. A light easterly breeze at 6 mph keeps it clean, but there's just nothing to ride. That sets the tone for the rest of the outlook. We get a couple of mornings with clean, glassy conditions – like Saturday the 4th morning with a light 3 mph cross-offshore breeze – but the swell just never shows up. It's the same story day after day: wave heights barely cracking 1.6ft, if that, and often with nothing but a faint ripple.

This is a stretch where you could probably leave the board at home. The energy readings are consistently weak. There are long gaps of days with no recommendations at all. Even when the wind is light and offshore – like on Friday the 10th morning with a clean 12 mph offshore breeze – the waves are only 1.0ft. It's clean, but it's a lake. The pattern of small, weak swell from the southeast just doesn't get any juice behind it.

About the only thing worth noting is that the water temp is sitting at a warm 81.5°F, which is about average for the time of year, so you won't need a thick suit. But the waves? Honestly, on a few of those afternoons, like Monday the 6th when the swell hits 3.3ft but with a sloppy 5-second period and a strong 15 mph cross-breeze, it's so junky it looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for a paddle surfer. The bottom line is this: for a beach and reef setup like Fort Fisher, there's nothing on the horizon. Forecasts can change, but for now, find another hobby for a couple of weeks.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.9
S
5
1
S
5
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
22
47
46
30
28
26
17
17
43
51
23
24
22
21
20
21
21
38
18
37
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
SSE
10
SW
5
SW
20
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
20
SW
25
S
20
SW
20
SW
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
WSW
30
SSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
25
SSW
30
WSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:04AM1.24m
10:00PM1.47m
10:32AM1.27m
10:36PM1.46m
11:16AM1.32m
11:25PM1.44m
12:13PM1.38m
00:22AM1.41m
1:14PM1.44m
1:25AM1.37m
2:17PM1.51m
2:31AM1.33m
3:22PM1.56m
3:39AM1.29m
Low Tide
3:59PM0.12m
4:46AM0.07m
4:39PM0.14m
5:20AM0.05m
5:26PM0.17m
5:59AM0.02m
6:24PM0.21m
6:45AM0.00m
7:35PM0.24m
7:39AM-0.01m
8:50PM0.23m
8:42AM-0.03m
10:00PM0.19m
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clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:24
8:24
 mm
1
3
3
2
29
1
1
2
Temp °C
27
28
27
28
29
27
28
29
27
29
29
28
30
31
27
30
31
27
29
30
27
Feels °C
30
29
29
31
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
27
31
31
26
31
31
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
54
22
47
46
30
28
26
17
17
15
20
23
24
22
21
20
21
21
38
18
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.4
ESE
10
Energy kJ
22
21
1
2
2
3
2
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
S
3
0.4
S
3
0.6
S
4
0.9
S
5
1
S
5
1
S
5
1
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.6
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
5
1
S
6
0.9
S
6
1.5
SSW
5
1.9
SSW
7
Energy kJ
1
1
2
1
3
12
43
51
59
76
74
182
101
106
74
62
121
365
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
124
952
320
450
1654
1734
1724
1825
344
1238
1242
517
89
560
320
35
130
70
13
989
16
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
6
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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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