Surf Forecasts:
Fort Fisher surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey guys, Rusty here. Let's talk about Fort Fisher. Gonna be honest, the next couple weeks look pretty quiet.
Right now through the end of August and into early September, you're looking at tiny waves—just 1ft to 2ft out of the SE and ESE. Energy is low (27 to 45). Water temp is about normal for this time of year. There are some glassy mornings, like Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th, but the swell is so weak and short-period (7-9 seconds) there's nothing to ride. It's a real dry spell.
We finally see some hope on Wednesday the 2nd of September. A 2ft to 2ft swell from the SE with a longer 12-second period pushes energy to 102 (moderate). Light winds keep it clean. The notes say "surfable but very ordinary," so it's not epic, but it's the first real chance after a week of flatness.
Thursday the 3rd of September morning looks slightly better—clean conditions with a 2ft to 3ft ESE swell at 10 seconds (energy 86). That Friday the 4th afternoon brings a 4ft ENE swell, but the period is a weak 5 seconds (energy 102). That'll be a bumpy, messy wall. A few glassy mornings after, like Saturday the 5th with 3ft but at 6 seconds, just don't add up to quality.
The best bet? The mornings of Wednesday September 2nd and Thursday September 3rd. Clean conditions and the best swell periods of the whole run. Fort Fisher is an inconsistent spot, so catching these little windows is the play. Crowds are possible, so don't expect to have it to yourself.
It's a slow period. This happens here sometimes. Forecasts can always change, so keep the wax ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 37 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 38 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:21PM1.58m | 7:33AM1.42m | 7:58PM1.58m | 8:11AM1.45m | 8:29PM1.57m | 8:43AM1.48m | 8:56PM1.56m | 9:11AM1.52m | 9:23PM1.53m | 9:43AM1.56m | 10:00PM1.50m | 10:27AM1.58m | 10:50PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:33PM0.14m | 1:17AM0.16m | 1:20PM0.12m | 1:58AM0.12m | 2:06PM0.11m | 2:36AM0.08m | 2:51PM0.12m | 3:13AM0.05m | 3:36PM0.13m | 3:49AM0.03m | 4:23PM0.17m | 4:27AM0.02m | 5:13PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 22 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 10 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 37 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | E 4 | ESE 9 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 9 | E 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | SE 10 | SE 14 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 7 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 16 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 2 | SSW 2 | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 23 | 40 | 47 | 18 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 908 | 2047 | 547 | 13 | 1235 | 73 | 13 | 16 | 70 | 143 | 267 | 143 | 143 | 1227 | 1221 | 849 | 1235 | 1235 | 1654 | 1235 | 33 |
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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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