The Fort Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° N 123.25° W

The Fort Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Fort sea temperature is
14.3°C
0.3° 

The Fort surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Fort surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,063 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Fort this week:

The surf forecast for The Fort over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Fort in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Fort over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
1.6
NW
7
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
19
1.5
WNW
8
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
1.1
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
118
121
116
184
184
184
199
252
252
255
339
297
283
283
350
251
317
372
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
SSE
10
W
5
N
10
W
20
NW
10
NNW
10
W
25
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
N
5
WSW
15
WNW
5
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Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
glassy
High Tide
5:03AM1.19m
3:09PM1.58m
6:39AM1.21m
4:08PM1.52m
7:51AM1.25m
5:18PM1.50m
8:35AM1.30m
6:28PM1.51m
9:07AM1.35m
7:29PM1.55m
9:33AM1.39m
8:22PM1.59m
Low Tide
9:50PM0.22m
9:30AM1.00m
10:56PM0.25m
10:55AM1.07m
00:07AM0.25m
12:22PM1.06m
1:12AM0.21m
1:28PM0.98m
2:05AM0.16m
2:18PM0.88m
2:48AM0.11m
3:00PM0.76m
3:24AM0.09m
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:17
7:15
7:15
7:13
7:12
7:09
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Temp °C
13
18
18
15
19
19
16
19
19
15
18
18
13
17
19
15
18
20
17
Feels °C
12
17
16
14
18
16
12
17
16
11
16
14
10
16
18
14
17
18
15
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Information about the The Fort Surf forecast

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

The Fort is 38 km (24 miles) from the city of Windsor. If you plan a vacation in Sonoma County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Windsor. Windsor has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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