
Surf Forecasts:
Fort Fisher surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SE swell with 129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Fisher in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Fisher over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.
Honestly, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell on our hands. Looking right through the next two and a half weeks, there’s nothing that shapes up as a proper session. The good news is, we’ll see some tiny little bumps, but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing.
Starting off from Friday the 7th of August, the surf is just dribbling in at around 2ft from the southeast. It’s got a short period of 7 to 8 seconds, so the energy is weak, and there’s no punch to it. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, keeping it clean enough, but the swell is just too small and weak to bother paddling out for. Water temp is sitting at 82°, which is about normal for this time of year.
That same pattern just continues. Through Saturday the 8th, Sunday the 9th, and into the week, we’re stuck with the same story. Swell sizes stay below 3ft, periods hover around 6 to 9 seconds, and the energy readings drop off even more – down into the single digits by the middle of the week. Winds stay clean from the west or southwest at times, but with waves barely breaking, it doesn’t matter much. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are particularly grim, with swells dropping to less than 1ft.
There’s a little spike in combined energy around Wednesday the 19th of August. For the afternoon, we see a pulse from the southeast showing around 2ft but with a much longer period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy jumps – the highest in the whole outlook. That’s a proper groundswell signal, and the wind is cross-off from the SSW, making it clean. But it’s still only a foot and a half, so for most of us, it’s just a nice-looking bump. That’s the standout of the whole forecast, even if it’s not a standout by any normal standard.
Beyond that, into the 20th and 22nd of August, we see the swell trying to push up to 2ft to 3ft again, with periods around 8 seconds. The wind stays cross-off, but it’s still very small and won’t offer much for a proper surf. At Fort Fisher (a beach and reef setup), with these tiny, weak swells, there’s just not enough push to get a decent ride.
So, overall, it’s a pretty lean 16 days. If you’re desperate for a paddle and some clean water, the afternoon of the 19th of August is the most interesting, with that long-period pulse and clean wind, but keep the expectations low. This is one of those typical quiet runs for this area – it doesn’t stay poor forever, but right now it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 78 | 120 | 95 | 90 | 57 | 52 | 41 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:09PM1.58m | 3:29AM1.30m | 4:19PM1.61m | 4:38AM1.31m | 5:27PM1.64m | 5:44AM1.34m | 6:30PM1.67m | 6:45AM1.40m | 7:26PM1.69m | 7:42AM1.45m | 8:17PM1.68m | 8:36AM1.50m | 9:05PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21AM0.02m | 9:44PM0.23m | 9:31AM0.01m | 10:47PM0.17m | 10:38AM-0.02m | 11:45PM0.10m | 11:41AM-0.06m | 00:41AM0.03m | 12:41PM-0.09m | 1:33AM-0.03m | 1:38PM-0.11m | 2:23AM-0.08m | 2:31PM-0.10m | 3:09AM-0.09m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 6 |
42 | 78 | 120 | 95 | 90 | 57 | 52 | 41 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 11 | SE 6 | E 11 | — | — | SE 8 |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | — | E 12 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | WSW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 7 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 45 | 27 | 42 | 65 | 29 | 62 | 68 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 296 | 0 | 16 | 127 | 320 | 0 | 16 | 594 | 70 | 514 | 1596 | 1588 | 38 | 758 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 33 | 70 | 517 | 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).
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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