Fort Fisher Surf Report & Forecast

North Carolina

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10:00 AM America/New_York
Surf Quality: GOOD
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🌬️ WIND

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E
S
W
4
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.2
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.2ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
7s
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WIND GUSTS
5kt
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AIR TEMP
18°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1ft @
9s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.2ft waves with mixed swell with glassy conditions

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Thursday

Mar 26
GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.6ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 13-22°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
GOOD
2.6ft7sE3ktSE3kt13°C16°C0mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft7sE3ktSE3kt13°C16°C0mm
2:00 AM
GOOD
2.5ft7sE3ktSSE3kt13°C16°C0mm
3:00 AM
GOOD
2.3ft7sE2ktSSW2kt13°C16°C0mm
4:00 AM
GOOD
2.1ft7sE2ktSW2kt13°C16°C0mm
5:00 AM
FAIR
1.9ft7sE1ktW1kt13°C15°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2ft7sE1ktW1kt13°C15°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft7sESE1ktW2kt13°C15°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
2.2ft7sESE1ktW2kt14°C15°C0mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
2.2ft7sESE3ktWSW4kt16°C15°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
2.2ft7sESE4ktSW5kt18°C15°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
2.2ft7sESE5ktSSW7kt20°C15°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
2.2ft7sESE6ktSSW8kt21°C16°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
2.2ft7sESE8ktSSW10kt21°C16°C0mm
2:00 PM
FAIR
2.2ft7sESE9ktSSW11kt22°C16°C0mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
2.1ft7sESE9ktSSW11kt21°C16°C0mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
2.1ft7sESE9ktSSW12kt21°C16°C0mm
5:00 PM
FAIR
2.1ft7sESE9ktSSW13kt21°C16°C0mm
6:00 PM
FAIR
2.1ft7sESE8ktSSW14kt19°C16°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft7sESE7ktSSW16kt18°C16°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
2.1ft7sESE7ktSSW18kt17°C16°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
2ft7sESE7ktSSW20kt17°C16°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
1.9ft7sESE8ktSSW21kt17°C16°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
1.8ft7sESE9ktSSW23kt17°C16°C0mm

Friday

Mar 27
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.3-2.5ft 💨 8-12kt 🌡️ 17-25°C

Saturday

Mar 28
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.2-2.8ft 💨 9-13kt 🌡️ 10-17°C

Sunday

Mar 29
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 3.1-4.2ft 💨 8-13kt 🌡️ 9-14°C

Monday

Mar 30
GOOD24 good hours
🌊 3.0-4.1ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 11-19°C

Tuesday

Mar 31
GOOD17 good hours
🌊 2.7-3.0ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 14-22°C

Wednesday

Apr 1
FAIR10 good hours
🌊 2.2-2.8ft 💨 4-10kt 🌡️ 15-22°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:1-12kt SE
Water Temperature:15-16°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

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 Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: County: Brunswick County | State: North Carolina | Country: United States | Full Address: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionNE
Ideal Wind DirectionW

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