Sea Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.18° N 81.35° W

Sea Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sea Island sea temperature is
26.5°C
0.4° 

Sea Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sea Island surf forecast from 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 349 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sea Island this week:

The surf forecast for Sea Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sea Island in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 12th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 12th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sea Island over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:46PM2.33m
5:23AM2.13m
5:46PM2.36m
6:22AM2.23m
6:41PM2.38m
7:16AM2.34m
7:31PM2.39m
8:04AM2.42m
8:16PM2.37m
8:48AM2.46m
8:58PM2.33m
9:28AM2.46m
9:38PM2.26m
Low Tide
10:21AM0.25m
11:08PM0.33m
11:25AM0.20m
00:03AM0.23m
12:24PM0.13m
00:54AM0.15m
1:18PM0.09m
1:40AM0.10m
2:08PM0.07m
2:24AM0.08m
2:55PM0.09m
3:05AM0.09m
3:40PM0.13m
3:44AM0.14m
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Information about the Sea Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sea Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sea Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sea Island 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 (Sea Island) 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 Sea Island 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 Sea Island, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Georgia, consider staying in Brunswick which is 13 km (8 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 56 km (35 miles) away, Hinesville, Waycross and Jacksonville Beach.

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