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 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) sea temperature is
30.0°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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, N swell with 2,043 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 20th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 20th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 20th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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NE
10
0.7
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0.5
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0.4
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0.6
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NNW
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2.2
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2.5
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2.1
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1.8
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1.4
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1.4
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1.3
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1.3
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1.5
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12
1.7
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1.8
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1.7
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12
1.6
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12
1.2
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
75
38
27
55
623
1657
2043
1269
785
440
485
389
375
628
914
946
857
723
354
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
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15
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20
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SSE
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WNW
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NNW
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NNE
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E
25
ESE
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SE
Wind State
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High Tide
1:36AM0.49m
2:20PM0.69m
2:39AM0.50m
3:14PM0.68m
3:40AM0.54m
4:05PM0.68m
4:36AM0.59m
4:52PM0.68m
5:25AM0.66m
5:37PM0.68m
6:10AM0.73m
6:21PM0.67m
Low Tide
8:09PM0.26m
7:23AM0.22m
9:02PM0.27m
8:24AM0.24m
9:51PM0.26m
9:28AM0.25m
10:34PM0.25m
10:30AM0.25m
11:12PM0.22m
11:28AM0.23m
11:49PM0.18m
12:22PM0.20m
00:26AM0.14m
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Temp °C
29
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Feels °C
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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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