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Fort Fisher is a spot at the southern tip of Pleasure Island, near the historic Fort Fisher site (Confederate Civil War fort). The beach is wild and part of Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. The area offers both Atlantic Ocean access and proximity to The Basin on the river side. It's a historic and natural spot, with the Fort Fisher Aquarium nearby. The beach is less developed than beaches further north, offering a wilder setting for kiting.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Atlantic ocean waves. Variable shore break. Sandy bottom. Beach faces southeast. Cape Fear River mouth proximity to the southwest can influence currents. Good wave conditions in NE to S winds. Beach is wide and uncrowded.
Complex currents — convergence of ocean currents and Cape Fear River currents. Rip currents possible. Strong shore break. Stingrays. Jellyfish in summer. Sharks possible (current convergence zone). Maritime traffic in the Cape Fear River channel. Afternoon thunderstorms possible in summer.
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