Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.86° N 72.13° W

Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) sea temperature is
29.9°C
1.4° 

Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, NNE swell with 1,917 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) this week:

The surf forecast for Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 26th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 26th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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1.2
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1.6
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
387
302
345
822
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714
538
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Wind (km/h)
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NW
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ESE
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25
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High Tide
4:52PM0.68m
5:25AM0.66m
5:37PM0.68m
6:10AM0.73m
6:21PM0.67m
6:55AM0.80m
7:04PM0.66m
7:39AM0.86m
7:48PM0.65m
8:25AM0.91m
8:33PM0.63m
9:13AM0.94m
9:20PM0.61m
Low Tide
11:12PM0.22m
11:28AM0.23m
11:49PM0.18m
12:22PM0.20m
00:26AM0.14m
1:14PM0.17m
1:04AM0.09m
2:04PM0.13m
1:45AM0.05m
2:54PM0.11m
2:28AM0.02m
3:45PM0.11m
3:15AM0.00m
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Information about the Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) 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 George Cut (Pine Cay)) 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 George Cut (Pine Cay) 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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