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: 7 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) sea temperature is
30.0°C
1.2° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, NNE swell with 537 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 25th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 25th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 27th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Monday
21
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
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8
0.2
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0.3
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0.6
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12
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0.9
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
11
1.3
NNE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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4
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5
5
4
11
24
20
18
17
42
117
289
148
173
150
537
Wind (km/h)
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SE
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SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
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25
ESE
20
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ENE
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
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NE
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SSE
15
SW
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WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:10AM0.49m
4:58PM0.70m
5:07AM0.54m
5:45PM0.72m
5:57AM0.59m
6:27PM0.73m
6:43AM0.65m
7:06PM0.74m
7:25AM0.72m
7:45PM0.73m
8:08AM0.78m
8:23PM0.72m
Low Tide
10:44PM0.28m
10:02AM0.21m
11:30PM0.26m
11:01AM0.20m
00:09AM0.24m
11:55AM0.19m
00:44AM0.21m
12:45PM0.17m
1:18AM0.18m
1:34PM0.15m
1:51AM0.14m
2:21PM0.14m
2:26AM0.11m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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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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