Sea Island surf break

Sea Island surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 20 Apr 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
21.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 21st Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 21st Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 27th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
0.5
E
0.3
E
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
0.3
ENE
0.4
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.4
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
S
0.2
ESE
0.8
SE
0.5
S
0.2
E
0.9
SSE
1.1
S
0.4
SE
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.7
NE
Period(s) (?)88777787734844945516144
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1513093818922513666187631596201615
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
5
S
5
NNE
20
E
10
SE
0
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
20
SE
10
SSW
10
S
20
SE
15
SSW
5
SSW
25
SSE
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:45PM
2.40
12:23PM
1.92
12:46AM
2.29
1:30PM
1.87
1:52AM
2.19
2:37PM
1.86
2:58AM
2.12
3:43PM
1.89
4:00AM
2.07
4:45PM
1.96
5:00AM
2.04
5:43PM
2.04
5:55AM
2.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:26PM
-0.16
6:12AM
-0.02
6:21PM
-0.05
7:09AM
0.08
7:21PM
0.05
8:11AM
0.16
8:27PM
0.14
9:17AM
0.19
9:36PM
0.18
10:20AM
0.17
10:43PM
0.16
11:17AM
0.12
11:44PM
0.12
12:07PM
0.06
Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45
Sunset7:55--7:57--7:58--7:58--7:59--8:00--8:00--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191920201920222021222122242224262226292122
Feels °C (?)141617161720201821201921212124242025292121
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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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