Surf Forecasts:
Fort Fisher surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 49 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let me walk you through what we’ve got for the 16-day window starting now. Honestly, if you’re looking for waves, this is a tough run. There’s a long stretch of junk and barely a ripple, so let’s get real about it.
First up, Fort Fisher is a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to a NE swell direction. The water’s sitting at a warm 84°F with a +0.9°F anomaly – that’s pretty much just normal for this time of year, nothing to get excited about. The problem is, from the start through just about every session, the swell height barely tickles 2 ft with weak period swells around 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak – you’re looking at values like 52, 49, right down to zero. The first few days are a total write-off: poor surf conditions, tiny wind ripples, and even when the wind turns offshore or glassy, the waves are too small to bother with. We’re talking a glaring gap of mediocre or no surf right through the end of July and into the first week of August.
Now, there’s no stand-out session here. The best you could even squint at is maybe Monday morning, August 4th – you’ve got glassy conditions with a slight air, and the swell is 2 ft from the SE at a short 7 seconds, with weak energy (35). It’s clean but tiny. Also, Saturday morning, August 8th is glassy again with a 1 ft SE swell – same story, clean but barely a push. For a break that’s inconsistent anyway, this is a classic blank run for the area. If you’re desperate for a paddle on a longboard, those glassy windows might give you a few dribbles, but honestly, with that short period and weak energy, even a kite surfer would be better off waiting for something bigger.
The second week stays much the same: tiny swell, mostly clean conditions but no power. Nothing to recommend as a true standout. Hang tight and hope the forecasts change, because right now, it’s flat and sad.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 42 | 49 | 34 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 27 | 8 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.56m | 6:34AM1.29m | 7:10PM1.56m | 7:20AM1.30m | 7:52PM1.55m | 8:02AM1.30m | 8:29PM1.54m | 8:40AM1.31m | 8:59PM1.52m | 9:11AM1.33m | 9:20PM1.51m | 9:36AM1.35m | 9:41PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:26AM0.09m | 00:24AM0.16m | 12:13PM0.09m | 1:10AM0.14m | 12:59PM0.09m | 1:52AM0.12m | 1:44PM0.08m | 2:32AM0.10m | 2:26PM0.08m | 3:09AM0.08m | 3:07PM0.09m | 3:44AM0.05m | 3:47PM0.11m | 4:17AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 42 | 49 | 34 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 1 | 48 | 56 | 61 | 36 | 73 | 96 | 107 | 95 | 22 | 27 | 34 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | ENE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 6 | NE 6 | E 6 | — | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | ESE 9 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 18 | 7 | 8 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SSW 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | E 3 | E 7 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | S 3 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | WNW 3 | SSW 7 | S 7 | NNE 2 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | E 2 | SE 3 | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 135 | 1 | 117 | 94 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 257 | 267 | 292 | 823 | 650 | 296 | 728 | 367 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 70 | 12 | 98 | 127 | 376 | 543 | 1006 | 745 |
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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).
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