Sea Island surf break

Sea Island surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 03 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
23.0° 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 Thursday (May 07) at 5PM. 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 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sea Island in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
SE
3
0.8
SE
4
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SSE
4
0.9
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.7
S
4
0.6
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.8
ENE
5
0.5
E
6
0.5
SE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.2
SSE
6
0.5
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
12
3
20
22
21
10
65
35
17
22
46
11
27
18
5
4
4
3
3
18
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
E
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
S
15
S
25
SSE
15
SW
20
SW
25
WNW
20
N
20
NE
15
E
15
S
10
N
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
20
ENE
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:25PM2.19m
10:43AM1.83m
11:00PM2.12m
11:22AM1.76m
11:38PM2.05m
12:04PM1.71m
00:21AM1.98m
12:50PM1.68m
1:09AM1.92m
1:41PM1.69m
2:01AM1.89m
2:34PM1.73m
2:55AM1.88m
3:28PM1.81m
Low Tide
4:48AM0.13m
4:37PM0.18m
5:25AM0.20m
5:13PM0.23m
6:03AM0.27m
5:52PM0.29m
6:44AM0.33m
6:36PM0.35m
7:29AM0.36m
7:26PM0.39m
8:19AM0.36m
8:26PM0.41m
9:15AM0.31m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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6:37
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
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8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:08
8:09
1
18
2
5
5
6
Temp °C
20
21
22
21
22
23
22
25
27
24
27
32
24
17
18
21
20
22
21
22
22
19
19
19
18
20
21
20
25
26
23
26
31
26
13
15
21
21
24
23
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.1
E
5
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.3
ESE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.2
ESE
5
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
13
12
1
16
1
6
9
65
35
12
22
19
11
1
1
3
3
4
3
2
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.1
E
10
0.3
E
7
0.1
E
11
0.3
SE
5
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
1
3
2
6
6
2
5
6
2
8
3
4
1
1
1
2
3
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
8
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
7
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
7
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.8
SE
4
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SSE
4
0.6
SE
5
0.9
SE
4
0.7
S
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.3
W
3
0.8
ENE
5
0.5
E
6
0.5
SE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.3
NE
3
0.5
ESE
6
Energy kJ
2
2
20
22
21
10
17
32
17
46
1
27
18
5
4
1
18
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)
11
1516
1654
1322
1516
2043
140
96
809
83
164
0
376
582
785
96
122
669
314
376
803
Best forecast wave conditions in Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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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