Surf Forecasts:
Sea Island surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sea Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SSE 3 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | SE 6 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SSW 5 |
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 kJ | 4 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 30 | 13 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 16 | 45 | 11 | 28 | 28 | 12 | 35 | 80 | 11 | 20 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 11:56PM2.25m | 12:39PM2.07m | 00:47AM2.13m | 1:32PM2.06m | 1:37AM2.01m | 2:23PM2.04m | 2:25AM1.91m | 3:12PM2.03m | 3:14AM1.82m | 4:00PM2.02m | 4:03AM1.76m | 4:49PM2.03m | 4:54AM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM-0.12m | 6:06AM-0.11m | 6:28PM0.01m | 6:52AM-0.04m | 7:21PM0.14m | 7:38AM0.05m | 8:17PM0.25m | 8:26AM0.12m | 9:14PM0.33m | 9:15AM0.19m | 10:12PM0.36m | 10:06AM0.22m | 11:06PM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 14 |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 13 | — | 21 | 8 | — | 27 | 11 | — | 28 | 12 | 15 | 28 | 11 | — | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | SSE 3 | — | SSE 4 | SW 2 | SW 3 | SSE 5 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | — | SE 4 | SSW 5 | WSW 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | WSW 3 | SSE 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | 24 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 45 | — | 28 | 28 | 1 | 35 | 80 | 1 | 20 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2025 | 1654 | 1516 | 164 | 11 | 757 | 164 | 83 | 507 | 704 | 101 | 113 | 152 | 101 | 101 | 796 | 98 | 101 | 140 | 101 |
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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.
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