Surf Forecasts:
Coastguard/St Simons surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coastguard/St Simons this week:
The surf forecast for Coastguard/St Simons over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Coastguard/St Simons in the next 16 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coastguard/St Simons over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 27 | 7 | 24 | 47 | 57 | 18 | 34 | 11 | 11 | 30 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:16PM2.24m | 8:28AM2.06m | 8:54PM2.28m | 9:07AM2.15m | 9:30PM2.29m | 9:44AM2.22m | 10:06PM2.27m | 10:23AM2.28m | 10:44PM2.22m | 11:05AM2.31m | 11:26PM2.14m | 11:52AM2.32m | 00:14AM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:01PM0.22m | 2:41AM0.20m | 2:46PM0.17m | 3:21AM0.12m | 3:29PM0.13m | 3:59AM0.06m | 4:12PM0.12m | 4:37AM0.02m | 4:54PM0.12m | 5:16AM0.01m | 5:38PM0.16m | 5:57AM0.02m | 6:25PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | 4 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 7 | 24 | 47 | 57 | 18 | 34 | 11 | 11 | 30 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 16 | ESE 9 | E 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 15 | E 13 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 17 | E 6 | E 15 | — | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSW 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 8 | SE 3 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | 16 | 11 | — | 12 | 10 | — | 27 | 4 | — | — | 28 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1340 | 2114 | 141 | 457 | 1571 | 160 | 160 | 459 | 108 | 587 | 710 | 587 | 587 | 1501 | 1647 | 1275 | 1317 | 1317 | 1317 | 1541 | 92 |
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The above surf forecast table for Coastguard/St Simons provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coastguard/St Simons can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coastguard/St Simons 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 (Coastguard/St Simons) 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).
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