Florida - West Coast
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light ESE winds.
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light ESE winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Fourchon for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Fourchon, Florida - West Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 9mph N winds.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light W winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate NW wind around 8mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 2s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 7mph NW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Fourchon is 0-1ft with a 3.9s swell period. Wind is SE at 0mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Fourchon is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft S wind swell swell at 4s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Fourchon is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 1ft waves, a 3.8s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Fourchon works best with a S swell and N winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Fourchon. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Fourchon is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Fourchon is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Fourchon include strong currents, river outflow, boat traffic, jellyfish, sharks, oil industry vessels, murky water, shifting sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
