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 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort George Cut (Pine Cay) sea temperature is
29.8°C
1.0° 

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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, N swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 28°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
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2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
13
1.2
N
12
1.1
N
11
1.3
N
11
1.3
N
12
1.2
N
11
1.2
N
12
1.1
N
11
0.9
N
11
0.8
N
10
0.7
N
10
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
NE
11
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
582
390
297
401
446
354
389
287
185
128
92
60
38
21
13
18
25
13
28
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
15
S
5
SSE
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
35
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:08AM0.78m
8:23PM0.72m
8:50AM0.83m
9:03PM0.69m
9:35AM0.87m
9:44PM0.66m
10:22AM0.88m
10:28PM0.62m
11:12AM0.88m
11:16PM0.59m
12:07PM0.87m
00:10AM0.56m
Low Tide
1:51AM0.14m
2:21PM0.14m
2:26AM0.11m
3:09PM0.13m
3:03AM0.07m
3:58PM0.12m
3:43AM0.05m
4:49PM0.13m
4:27AM0.04m
5:43PM0.15m
5:16AM0.05m
6:41PM0.18m
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Temp °C
29
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28
Feels °C
33
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26
29
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27
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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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