Fort Fisher Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.90° N 77.95° W

Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Fisher sea temperature is
28.7°C
0.7° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 142 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Fort Fisher’s got cookin’ for the next couple weeks. I’m gonna level with you—this is a rough stretch. Days and days of tiny swell and messy wind, with hardly anything worth paddlin’ out for. Water temp’s around 84°F, which is about normal for this time of year, nothin’ wild there.

From Thursday the 27th of August all the way through to Tuesday the 8th of September, it’s pretty much a dead zone. Swell heights barely push 2 ft, periods are short—mostly 7 to 9 seconds—and the combined energy is weak, rarely breakin’ 60. Winds are cross-off or cross-on for the most part, with a few glassy mornings, but there’s just no power behind it. You’d be sittin’ out there bobbin’ for nothin’.

Then on Wednesday the 9th of September morning, we finally get a little something. Swell bumps to about 2 ft from the SE, period stretches to 12 seconds, and the energy climbs to 194—moderate energy for once. Light cross-off wind from the NNW keeps it clean, but the conditions are only “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s a hint, not a heater.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th of September mornings have offshore winds—WSW and W at around 12 mph—with swell holdin’ at 2 ft from the ESE and a 10-second period. Energy sits around 107 to 82. It’s small, but clean offshore conditions might give you a few fun little rides on a longboard. Nothin’ to call your buddies about, but it’s the best we’ve got.

If I had to pick one session, it’s Wednesday the 9th of September morning. That’s the most combined energy with the longest period and cleanest wind in the whole outlook. Even then, it’s only 2 ft, and that long period can make a beach-and-reef spot like this a bit fat and straight. But it’s the standout in a real flat run.

So, bottom line: this is a long, flat spell with only a couple of clean, tiny windows. Forecasts can always shift, but for now, it’s a good week to catch up on sleep or work on your pop-up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
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0.5
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0.4
SE
12
0.8
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11
0.7
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
32
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26
26
17
31
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40
28
44
26
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25
52
142
104
98
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSE
10
SW
5
NE
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
WNW
15
S
15
SSW
5
SW
15
S
15
SW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
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
11:25AM1.59m
11:54PM1.40m
Low Tide
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
5:09AM0.04m
6:11PM0.27m
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7:44
7:43
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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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