Surf Forecasts:
Sea Island surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SE swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSW 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 (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sea Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 12 | SSE 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 4 |
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 kJ | 22 | 8 | 7 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 17 | 11 | 22 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:29PM2.06m | 2:35AM1.83m | 3:18PM2.04m | 3:26AM1.78m | 4:08PM2.03m | 4:18AM1.76m | 5:01PM2.05m | 5:11AM1.78m | 5:53PM2.08m | 6:04AM1.82m | 6:43PM2.13m | 6:54AM1.88m | 7:28PM2.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:33PM0.45m | 8:27AM0.34m | 9:29PM0.51m | 9:20AM0.39m | 10:26PM0.52m | 10:15AM0.40m | 11:19PM0.49m | 11:10AM0.37m | 00:08AM0.44m | 12:01PM0.32m | 00:54AM0.37m | 12:50PM0.27m | 1:36AM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 34 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 37 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 17 | 9 | 22 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | E 5 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 15 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 13 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 12 | E 12 | — | — | SE 11 | ESE 11 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 6 | E 14 | E 14 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 3 | — | ESE 8 | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | NNW 2 | SSW 2 | SSE 4 | WSW 2 | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | WSW 3 | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 22 | 3 | — | 28 | — | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | 22 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 1 | — | 9 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 164 | 785 | 842 | 1596 | 796 | 1322 | 704 | 994 | 314 | 122 | 164 | 155 | 1150 | 83 | 249 | 1006 | 83 | 101 | 731 | 101 |
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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.
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