The Point -Fort Pickens Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.33° N 87.30° W

The Point -Fort Pickens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Point -Fort Pickens sea temperature is
31.2°C
1.9° 

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


The Point -Fort Pickens surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, SSW swell with 18 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Point -Fort Pickens this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Point -Fort Pickens in the next 16 days are 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
3
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.2
S
3
0.5
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.5
S
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
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Energy kJ
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9
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13
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Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
NNE
5
SSW
5
NE
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
E
15
SE
5
SE
10
ENE
15
SSE
5
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
glassy
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on
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
glassy
High Tide
8:35AM0.42m
9:20AM0.41m
10:05AM0.38m
10:54AM0.34m
12:00PM0.30m
00:49AM0.23m
2:14PM0.25m
00:20AM0.28m
00:39AM0.34m
Low Tide
8:21PM0.06m
8:50PM0.08m
9:11PM0.12m
9:17PM0.16m
8:47PM0.21m
7:30AM0.20m
6:40PM0.24m
10:20AM0.16m
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Temp °C
30
30
29
31
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25
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Feels °C
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Information about the The Point -Fort Pickens Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Point -Fort Pickens provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Point -Fort Pickens can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Point -Fort Pickens 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 Point -Fort Pickens) 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 Point -Fort Pickens 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 Point -Fort Pickens is 10 km (6 miles) from Myrtle Grove. If you plan a vacation in Gulf Coast, Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Myrtle Grove. Myrtle Grove has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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