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Fourchon Surf Forecast

Florida - West Coast

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Fourchon surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
3.05s
Wind
9mph
SE / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 5sE
Wind Swell
1.2ft @ 3sESE

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Fourchon Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Fourchon?
The current wave height at Fourchon is 0-1ft with a 3.05s swell period. Wind is SE at 9mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
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.