Surf Forecasts:
Fort Fisher surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with 60 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Fisher in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Fort Fisher.
Gotta be straight with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty flat and lifeless. We’ve got a long stretch of barely-there swell and nothing that’s going to get the heart pumping. The first decent shot at something surfable doesn’t pop up until Friday, August 28th, and even then it’s only just barely worth a look. Before that, from now through Thursday, August 27th, it’s a total write-off. Swell heights are stuck around 0.7ft to 1ft, with weak energy readings (mostly in the 18 to 41 range), and the wind is either cross, onshore, or just messy. No point getting wet.
Friday, August 28th, things finally get a pulse. We’re looking at 2ft of ESE swell, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 59 (moderate). The morning has a light offshore wind from the west, and the afternoon stays clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – and that’s about right. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve got. This is a beach and reef setup, and with the water sitting at 85°, that’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
Saturday, August 29th, the swell is still 2ft, but the wind turns onshore from the east in the morning and cross-onshore in the afternoon, chopping it up. Things drop back to 1ft from Sunday, August 30th, through the end of the month, with onshore winds making it a no-go. The first week of September looks similarly grim – 1ft to 2ft, with only a brief moment on Wednesday, September 2nd, where the morning has a 2ft ESE swell and a light offshore wind from the west. That’s another “surfable but ordinary” call, with energy at 63. Still nothing to write home about.
Bottom line: if you’re desperate, Friday, August 28th morning is your best bet, with a tiny clean wave and light offshore wind. The rest of the 16 days is a whole lot of flat and forgettable. This is a quiet stretch for Fort Fisher, so don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 35 | 13 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:19PM1.52m | 3:29AM1.31m | 4:11PM1.53m | 4:21AM1.32m | 5:03PM1.54m | 5:14AM1.34m | 5:53PM1.56m | 6:04AM1.36m | 6:40PM1.57m | 6:51AM1.39m | 7:21PM1.58m | 7:33AM1.42m | 7:58PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:14AM0.23m | 9:20PM0.34m | 9:08AM0.22m | 10:13PM0.32m | 10:01AM0.21m | 11:02PM0.29m | 10:53AM0.18m | 11:49PM0.25m | 11:44AM0.16m | 00:34AM0.21m | 12:33PM0.14m | 1:17AM0.16m | 1:20PM0.12m | 1:58AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | 3 | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 19 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | ESE 12 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 7 | 21 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SE 15 | ESE 9 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | E 16 | S 5 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 35 | 13 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | S 5 | W 3 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | S 5 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 10 | 20 | 35 | — | 35 | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | 12 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 946 | 1958 | 12 | 124 | 368 | 13 | 12 | 267 | 292 | 543 | 439 | 450 | 130 | 296 | 547 | 559 | 1235 | 517 | 267 | 227 | 13 |
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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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