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Surf Quality:

Current Conditions

Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Sweet 2.0ft waves with mixed swell with light 9kt winds Note: winds from W would be better.

🌬️ WIND

9
kt

🌊 SWELL

2
ft

🌊

Swell Height

2ft

🌊

Swell Period

💨

Wind Speed

9kt

🌡️

Air Temp

21°C

💨

Wind Gusts

14kt

🌧️

Precipitation

0mm

🌊

Secondary Swell

1ft @ 9s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Fort Fisher in North Carolina is a fairly exposed beach and reef break with inconsistent surf and no clear seasonal pattern. It mainly receives groundswells, with the ideal swell direction from the northeast and offshore winds from the west. The break favors lefts and works best around low tide. Conditions are optimal when northeast swells combine with west winds. Winter is the most reliable season for clean waves, with January offering the best chances. The spot is often crowded, and hazards include rips, rocks, and sharks.

Best Swell: SE

Bottom: Sand and Reef

Ideal Conditions

Swell: NE

Wind: W

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