Sea Island surf break

Sea Island surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 15 May 2026 EDT
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Sea Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sea Island sea temperature is
23.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sea Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Sea Island in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Fri
22
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
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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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.7
SE
4
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.8
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.7
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
21
15
33
32
33
14
88
40
46
30
103
100
39
113
29
36
82
14
45
62
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
20
ESE
15
S
10
S
15
SE
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
E
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
8:28AM2.06m
8:51PM2.56m
9:21AM2.05m
9:43PM2.56m
10:15AM2.02m
10:38PM2.51m
11:14AM1.98m
11:36PM2.42m
12:18PM1.94m
00:38AM2.31m
1:23PM1.93m
1:40AM2.20m
2:26PM1.94m
Low Tide
2:28AM-0.11m
2:34PM-0.25m
3:21AM-0.16m
3:26PM-0.27m
4:14AM-0.17m
4:19PM-0.24m
5:07AM-0.14m
5:13PM-0.18m
6:00AM-0.08m
6:09PM-0.08m
6:55AM-0.00m
7:08PM0.03m
7:53AM0.06m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:13
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:16
8:17
1
2
5
Temp °C
22
25
26
24
25
26
24
24
25
24
26
26
24
26
26
25
26
27
25
27
27
23
26
26
25
25
26
25
24
25
25
27
26
26
27
26
27
28
26
26
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.4
ESE
7
0.1
E
6
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.1
E
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.6
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.8
ESE
8
0.4
SE
5
0.6
SE
8
0.7
ESE
8
Energy kJ
3
21
1
33
32
33
2
88
4
4
30
103
100
39
113
29
36
82
8
45
62
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
16
0.5
ESE
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
2
7
4
2
2
1
4
5
39
4
4
4
4
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
15
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.6
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.5
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
3
0.7
SE
4
0.5
S
4
0.5
SE
8
Energy kJ
33
14
11
27
24
11
14
33
40
46
51
43
48
4
14
7
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
752
731
1417
999
752
1019
930
704
2010
1191
317
317
454
439
1219
96
96
775
83
2
102
Best forecast wave conditions in Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
3
2
4
1
4
4
1
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
1
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
9
6
5
9
7
6
5
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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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