
Surf Forecasts:
Fort Fisher surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Fisher this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Fisher in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what we’ve got coming up for Fort Fisher. I gotta be straight with you – this isn't one of those classic forecasts where you're circling dates on the calendar. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet, so we’re in for a long wait.
Let's break it down. The entire forecast period kicks off with nothing but poor surf conditions. We’ve got a solid gap from the start of this outlook right through to the morning of August 13th where there’s just no real surf to speak of. That’s over two weeks of small, weak, and unimpressive energy. You’ll see tiny waves – 1 ft at best in the beginning – with swell periods barely cracking 8 seconds. The combined swell energy is pitiful, rarely breaking into double digits (like 12, 15, or 2). It’s mostly onshore or cross-shore winds messing things up, and even when we get clean conditions, there’s just no power behind it.
Don’t get too excited about the mid-week around July 31st to August 1st either. We get a little bump in wind, but the swell is still tiny (0.7 ft to 1 ft) and the period is short. The energy numbers climb a bit – hitting 21 and 39 – but it's all very weak and choppy. That cross-onshore wind on August 1st at 15 to 19 mph is going to make it pretty lumpy. Honestly, with those conditions and the beach-and-reef setup, you might be better off thinking about kite surfing than trying to paddle out on a log.
The wait continues through the first week of August. There are glimpses of glassy conditions on the morning and afternoon of August 5th, with zero wind, but the swell is still only 2 ft and the period is a short 7 seconds. The energy is weak (31-37). It’s clean, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. The same story runs through until the 8th and 9th, with more onshore junk and a stormy looking weekend.
The Standout (but it’s a long way off)
Alright, here’s the only real glimmer of hope in this whole run. It's way out there, so treat it as promising but not locked in. On Thursday morning, August 13th, things finally look like they might come together. We’ve got clean, glassy conditions with a light NNW breeze. The swell is coming from the east-northeast at 2 ft, with a period of 7 seconds. The real story here is the combined energy, which finally gets into a more interesting zone at 96 – it's just shy of that moderate threshold, but it’s the most juice we’ve seen in weeks. The break at Fort Fisher is a beach and reef setup, and while the period is short, the clean glass is a massive positive. This is the only day in the entire forecast where we might see some surfable waves, but it's still very marginal. For a beginner, the 2 ft is fine, but the short period won't give it much push. For anyone else, it's a paddle and a prayer.
So, there you have it. A whole lot of nothing, with one distant, glassy possibility on the 13th. It’s a quiet spell, but that can change quickly around here.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 34 | 13 | 7 | 27 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 55 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:02AM1.30m | 8:29PM1.54m | 8:40AM1.31m | 8:59PM1.52m | 9:11AM1.33m | 9:20PM1.51m | 9:36AM1.35m | 9:41PM1.50m | 10:05AM1.40m | 10:16PM1.48m | 10:48AM1.44m | 11:03PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:30PM0.14m | 4:52AM0.01m | 5:19PM0.19m | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSW 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 10 | S 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 |
12 | 25 | 12 | 31 | 32 | 49 | 4 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 16 | — | — | 79 | 55 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 6 | E 9 | SW 6 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | ESE 9 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 |
1 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 8 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | E 6 | — | E 6 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | SW 6 | — | — | S 7 | — | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | — |
160 | — | 33 | 35 | — | — | 34 | — | 56 | 34 | 13 | 45 | 27 | 16 | 90 | 148 | 121 | 44 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 505 | 12 | 70 | 38 | 124 | 16 | 267 | 143 | 823 | 724 | 999 | 559 | 692 | 290 | 559 | 559 | 560 | 380 | 367 |
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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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