Fort Fisher Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
27.6°C
0.2° 

Fort Fisher surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fort Fisher surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 46 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 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 (Sep 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right on, let’s get the lowdown on Fort Fisher. I gotta be straight with you—this stretch is lookin’ pretty bleak for a long while. Nearly the whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing.

The first actual chance of a wave that’s worth talkin’ about doesn't happen until Wednesday the 23rd of September. Before that, we got a solid 13 days of mostly tiny, weak slop with onshore or cross-onshore wind. It’s just not worth paddlin’ out for. For a spot that’s inconsistent anyway, this run of poor conditions is a real bummer.

Now, for Wednesday the 23rd of September, things start to get a bit interesting. We got a 8ft swell rollin’ in from the East with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined swell energy climbs way up to 762, which is a big jump. The wind swings around to a cross-off from the NNW, cleanin’ things up for the afternoon. The wave report calls it marginal, but that’s the best we’ve seen in two weeks. It’ll be big and powerful—likely too much for beginners—and with that short period, expect some lumpy, close-out sets at the beach. It’s more of a looker than a goer for most.

Here’s the real standout: Thursday the 24th of September. This is the day to circle on the calendar. Thursday morning we’re lookin’ at an 12ft East swell, with combined energy through the roof at 2124. It’s big, heavy stuff—definitely for experts only. The wind is cross-shore from the North, so it won’t be clean.

But then Thursday afternoon—whoa. The swell holds at a solid 12ft from the ESE, period stretches to 10 seconds, and the wind drops to glassy—completely off, from the NW. The combined energy jumps to a massive 2855. For Fort Fisher, a beach and reef setup, that long-period groundswell and glassy wind is a dream. The report says excellent for experienced surfers, and I’m buyin’ that. Just know it’ll be heavy, the sets will be far apart, and with crowds bein’ often at this spot, it’ll be a battle for every wave.

After that, Friday the 25th drops right back off—swell drops to 5ft with cross-shore wind and combined energy down to 281. So, your window is that Thursday. That’s your shot.

Water temp on the first bit of surf is 82°, which is about average for this time of year. Nothin’ to write home about.

Bottom line: a long, dry spell of tiny junk, then one big day of glory for the bold and the brave.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Energy kJ
27
16
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31
25
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36
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14
12
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
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20
SW
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
20
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15
WSW
15
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W
20
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NE
15
ENE
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10
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ESE
5
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Wind State
cross-off
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High Tide
7:52PM1.68m
8:14AM1.64m
8:36PM1.65m
9:02AM1.66m
9:18PM1.60m
9:47AM1.65m
10:01PM1.54m
10:33AM1.63m
10:46PM1.47m
11:20AM1.60m
11:33PM1.41m
12:09PM1.56m
00:22AM1.37m
Low Tide
1:20PM-0.02m
1:54AM-0.02m
2:11PM-0.01m
2:38AM-0.02m
3:00PM0.03m
3:19AM0.01m
3:46PM0.09m
3:58AM0.07m
4:30PM0.16m
4:35AM0.14m
5:15PM0.25m
5:09AM0.21m
6:01PM0.33m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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