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Fourchon Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

Grand Isle2-3ftChandeleur Islands1-2ftDauphin Island1-2ft
Fourchon surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.8s
Wind
10mph
ESE / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.7ft @ 7sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with light winds out of the SE and fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|6-10mph SE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with strong SE wind at 14mph and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|14-16mph SE
Fri, Apr 33-4ft
Poor

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with strong SE wind at 14mph. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|14-16mph SE
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Sun
3ft
Swell building Sun, Apr 5Fair

7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Fourchon Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Fourchon is a rarely surfed and highly unconventional spot located in florida - west coast, sitting near the mouth of Bayou Lafourche where it meets the Gulf of Mexico at coordinates 29.0865, -90.2184. Waves here are highly dependent on tropical weather systems and strong Gulf storm swells, which can push rideable surf into the shallow, sandy rivermouth setup. The break is raw and unpredictable, attracting only the most adventurous surfers willing to score uncrowded, opportunistic waves in a remote industrial coastal environment.

Strong currentsRiver outflowBoat trafficJellyfishSharksOil industry vesselsMurky waterShifting sandbars

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Fourchon Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Fourchon?
The current wave height at Fourchon is 2-3ft with a 6.8s swell period. Wind is ESE at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Fourchon surf forecast?
Our Fourchon forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Fourchon?
The current breaking wave height at Fourchon is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.7ft SE wind swell swell at 7s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Fourchon?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Fourchon is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.