Sea Island surf break

Sea Island surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 18 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
23.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

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.

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 Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
6
0.8
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
76
37
75
31
100
39
113
48
36
111
58
111
88
55
13
44
13
31
40
57
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
E
15
E
10
SE
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
SSE
10
SE
20
ESE
10
SSE
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
ENE
15
E
10
SE
10
ESE
15
E
15
SE
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
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
2:39AM2.11m
3:26PM1.98m
3:35AM2.03m
4:22PM2.03m
4:28AM1.97m
Low Tide
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
8:12PM0.12m
8:51AM0.09m
9:17PM0.18m
9:49AM0.10m
10:21PM0.20m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:19
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
25
24
26
26
24
26
26
25
26
27
25
26
26
25
27
27
25
25
24
24
25
26
26
28
26
25
27
26
26
27
27
27
28
26
27
29
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
6
0.8
ESE
8
0.1
E
14
0.9
ESE
7
0.1
SE
10
0.9
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.1
E
14
0.5
SE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.1
E
13
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
47
76
4
75
4
100
39
113
4
36
111
111
88
3
13
13
31
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
5
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
SE
4
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
SE
8
Energy kJ
20
40
37
32
31
36
42
48
48
58
47
47
55
7
44
7
40
57
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)
439
2025
1014
704
317
439
215
1174
96
317
715
96
317
317
317
284
775
317
695
2009
507
Best forecast wave conditions in Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
3
1
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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