Coastguard/St Simons surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 EDT
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Coastguard/St Simons surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Coastguard/St Simons sea temperature is
26.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Coastguard/St Simons surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 30th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 30th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coastguard/St Simons over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
8
1.1
E
5
1.3
E
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
E
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.1
E
11
0.5
E
8
0.7
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
4
1
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
35
33
26
16
14
14
23
62
154
135
92
31
20
6
3
35
29
24
45
46
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
SSE
5
N
5
SSE
10
W
15
W
5
WNW
5
NE
25
E
30
E
20
ESE
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
WSW
5
NW
20
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
S
10
SSE
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:34PM2.23m
7:41AM1.88m
8:14PM2.25m
8:23AM1.88m
8:52PM2.25m
9:03AM1.87m
9:29PM2.23m
9:41AM1.84m
10:05PM2.19m
10:19AM1.80m
10:41PM2.13m
10:59AM1.76m
11:19PM2.08m
11:41AM1.74m
Low Tide
2:06AM0.12m
2:00PM0.08m
2:48AM0.11m
2:39PM0.10m
3:28AM0.12m
3:17PM0.13m
4:07AM0.14m
3:55PM0.16m
4:44AM0.17m
4:33PM0.20m
5:21AM0.20m
5:10PM0.24m
5:58AM0.23m
mod rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:24
8:25
8
6
4
3
2
11
3
5
2
5
7
1
3
2
Temp °C
28
25
24
25
24
28
31
29
25
24
24
25
25
25
28
28
25
26
26
26
27
32
29
27
29
28
29
32
32
24
22
22
27
28
28
31
28
26
25
25
26
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
8
1
E
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
118
35
33
26
16
14
14
23
92
31
20
6
3
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
NE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
3
3
3
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
8
1.1
E
5
1.3
E
7
1.2
ESE
7
0.5
E
8
0.7
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
4
1
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
Energy kJ
45
62
154
135
35
29
24
45
46
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
6
6
6
92
92
6
92
323
323
186
202
6
78
92
668
160
422
781
92
92
Best forecast wave conditions in Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
2
2
2
1
4
3
2
2
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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Information about the Coastguard/St Simons Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coastguard/St Simons may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a vacation in Georgia? If you are looking for accommodation near Coastguard/St Simons, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Georgia, consider staying in Brunswick which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Georgia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fernandina Beach which is 51 km (32 miles) away, Hinesville, Waycross and Jacksonville Beach.

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