Goulds Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Georgia)
| Name: | Goulds Inlet |
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| Type: | beach/Pier |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: E | Offshore Wind: W |
Goulds Inlet in Georgia is an exposed beach/Pier break that only works once in a while with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds are from the west. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the east. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Take care of rips, rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Goulds Inlet Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Goulds Inlet surf quality by season and Goulds Inlet surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Goulds Inlet |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Goulds Inlet:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Sea Island | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | St Simons Island GA | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Coastguard/St Simons | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | 5th and 7th Streets | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Comfort Inn/Jeckyll Island | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Goulds Inlet: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Grays Reef Buoy | 34 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | St Augustine Buoy | 92 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Edisto Buoy | 162 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Canaveral Buoy | 196 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Canaveral East Buoy | 232 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Goulds Inlet: |
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| Closest tide station | Frederick River Bridge, Georgia | 3 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island, Georgia | 3 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island, Georgia ( | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Simons Light, Georgia | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Frederica River, Georgia | 4 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Goulds Inlet: |
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| Closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 290 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 290 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 321 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Wolf Laurel (United States) | 327 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 337 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Goulds Inlet: |
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| Closest city location | Saint Simon Mills (United States) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Saint Simons (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Country Club Estates (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Brunswick (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Dock Junction (United States) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Goulds Inlet is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in USA, 81 km (50 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Goulds Inlet is Wright Aaf Airport (LHW), also in USA, 83 km (52 miles) away.
- Third is Hunter Aaf Airport (SVN) in USA, 96 km (60 miles) away.
- Jacksonville Nas Airport (NIP) in USA is 108 km (67 miles) away.
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Goulds Inlet and is 108 km (67 miles) away.
