Sea Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.18° N 81.35° W

Sea Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Sea Island sea temperature is
29.5°C
1.6° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 (Sep 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 7th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 7th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
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PM
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AM
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AM
PM
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
7
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
S
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
6
32
24
26
15
12
72
93
181
28
15
19
6
7
9
6
12
35
6
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
NNE
5
NNE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SE
5
SSW
Wind State
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
High Tide
4:55PM2.33m
5:29AM2.00m
6:00PM2.38m
6:33AM2.10m
7:00PM2.43m
7:31AM2.21m
7:53PM2.46m
8:24AM2.31m
8:40PM2.46m
9:11AM2.37m
9:25PM2.42m
9:56AM2.39m
10:08PM2.34m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.31m
11:35AM0.09m
00:23AM0.21m
12:36PM0.02m
1:17AM0.12m
1:32PM-0.03m
2:07AM0.04m
2:25PM-0.05m
2:53AM-0.00m
3:15PM-0.03m
3:36AM-0.00m
4:03PM0.02m
4:17AM0.04m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:43
7:40
7:39
7:38
7:37
7:36
7:35
 mm
2
8
1
1
4
6
5
1
1
1
8
Temp °C
31
28
27
29
27
28
29
27
28
29
28
28
29
29
30
33
27
29
31
28
Feels °C
34
33
30
31
28
29
30
28
30
31
31
31
31
32
33
35
28
32
32
30
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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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