Coastguard/St Simons surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 26 Mar 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
17.0° C
(Which is 3.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 31st Mar)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 31st Mar)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 29th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.6
SSE
0.8
S
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.2
E
1
E
1.4
E
1.3
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.6
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)777734589999888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)342617207238325045535722515826423553531401494312275
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
SE
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
40
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
15
E
10
E
10
ESE
5
ENE
10
E
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:49PM
1.78
4:17AM
2.06
4:57PM
1.83
5:23AM
2.07
6:02PM
1.93
6:24AM
2.10
6:59PM
2.05
7:17AM
2.14
7:49PM
2.17
8:03AM
2.16
8:32PM
2.25
8:45AM
2.16
9:11PM
2.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:53AM
0.26
10:10PM
0.14
11:03AM
0.22
11:20PM
0.09
12:05PM
0.12
12:23AM
0.00
12:58PM
0.02
1:18AM
-0.08
1:45PM
-0.06
2:09AM
-0.14
2:28PM
-0.11
2:55AM
-0.17
3:08PM
-0.12
3:38AM
-0.16
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Sunrise7:22--7:20--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:13--
Sunset-7:39--7:40--7:40--7:42--7:43--7:43--7:44-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212220232724161315161718192019202221222321
Feels °C (?)21211923262310510111315171818202020212120
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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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