Fort Fisher Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days is about as quiet as a Monday morning flat spell. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf, so don't expect any fireworks.

The water is sitting at a warm 82°, which is about average for this time of year.

The whole outlook starts on Saturday, July 4th, but to be honest, it's a no-go. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the ESE with a short period of 9 seconds, and the combined swell energy is a weak 46. It's cross-offshore wind, so the surface might look clean, but there's just no grunt. The rest of the first week is more of the same – tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, and often with cross or onshore winds. Monday, July 6th sees a bump to 3ft from the south, but the period drops right off to 5 seconds, which is pure wind chop. The energy is still weak at 60, so it’s not worth paddling out.

We get a few fleeting moments with offshore winds, like on Tuesday, July 7th morning and Thursday, July 9th morning, but again, we're talking about a tiny 1ft swell. Even with clean conditions, there's nothing to ride. You'd be better off on a kite if the wind picks up, because this stretch of beach-and-reef setup isn't offering any paddle surfing.

From the second week, into mid-July, the story doesn't change. The swell heights hover around 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is often cross-off or onshore. The combined energy readings barely break into double digits most days, with the best being 97 on Monday, July 13th afternoon with a 2ft SE swell. Still, that's weak energy and not enough to get excited about. The period stays short, mostly 8 to 10 seconds, meaning the waves will be weak and fat.

In short, there are no standout days. Every single session in this forecast is rated as poor. For an area like this, a blank run of this length is pretty normal when the swell windows shut down. Don't chase it. Keep an eye on the horizon; forecasts can change.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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