Fort Fisher surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

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Fort Fisher surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is 3.6°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Fisher this week:

The surf forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Fisher in the next 12 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 29th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 29th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 29th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.8
ENE
0.5
SE
1
E
0.9
ENE
1.1
E
1.3
E
1
E
0.9
E
1
E
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)1111101099988895855566677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)109162521282725353427253359466710369528861
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
NW
15
N
5
W
15
SSW
15
N
10
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
0
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:56PM
1.45
9:21AM
1.63
9:33PM
1.40
9:55AM
1.58
10:07PM
1.34
10:21AM
1.54
10:36PM
1.30
10:36AM
1.51
11:05PM
1.29
11:11AM
1.50
11:51PM
1.28
12:09PM
1.49
12:54AM
1.30
1:22PM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:47PM
0.17
2:44AM
0.18
3:27PM
0.22
3:14AM
0.21
4:05PM
0.27
3:41AM
0.23
4:43PM
0.32
4:10AM
0.23
5:20PM
0.37
4:47AM
0.24
6:03PM
0.40
5:31AM
0.26
6:54PM
0.40
6:27AM
0.27
Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Sunrise--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28
Sunset6:30--6:28--6:27--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222216202016201915171714161716181715161515
Feels °C (?)18191116171217141012139111311141211121115
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Carolina North

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Fort Fisher (moderate winds from the SW at Southport Airport 13 km from Fort Fisher). 0.3m 11s groundswell from the E with a 0.2m 9s swell from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Cross-Off
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a vacation in North Carolina? If you are looking for accommodation near Fort Fisher, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in North Carolina, consider staying in Wilmington which is 41 km (25 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Myrtle Beach which is 90 km (56 miles) away

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