Sea Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.18° N 81.35° W

Sea Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sea Island sea temperature is
30.2° C
1.9° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSE swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 21st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
SE
4
0.9
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5
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
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4
1.5
SSE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
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0.6
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SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
34
47
29
146
54
59
40
39
49
26
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46
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31
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Wind (km/h)
20
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10
SSW
20
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20
SSE
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SW
20
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25
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High Tide
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
5:38PM2.05m
5:45AM1.72m
6:28PM2.07m
Low Tide
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
10:56AM0.23m
11:57PM0.34m
11:45AM0.23m
00:45AM0.30m
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Temp °C
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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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