Sea Island surf break

Sea Island surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 04 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
22.8° 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 7th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 7th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.5
SE
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.7
S
4
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
S
4
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.1
E
10
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SSE
4
0.1
E
12
0.8
SSE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
10
5
9
9
29
16
20
21
11
7
4
4
2
6
3
2
22
7
3
22
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
S
15
S
25
SSE
15
SSW
15
SW
15
NW
15
W
15
NE
15
E
15
S
20
WNW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SE
20
SE
15
SSW
15
SW
10
S
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
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
3:51AM1.89m
4:24PM1.93m
Low Tide
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
9:31PM0.38m
10:11AM0.23m
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6:37
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
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8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:08
8:09
8:10
1
26
4
6
1
Temp °C
21
22
23
21
24
27
24
27
30
21
20
21
20
22
26
25
25
26
25
26
29
20
20
21
19
24
26
23
25
28
22
19
19
20
21
26
26
26
26
26
26
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
9
0.4
ESE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
S
4
0.1
E
9
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.1
E
9
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
1
2
13
20
15
11
7
4
4
2
1
3
1
4
2
3
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
NE
6
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
7
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.5
SE
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.7
S
4
0.6
S
5
0.6
SE
5
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
W
3
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
4
Energy kJ
8
10
5
9
9
29
16
16
21
1
1
6
22
7
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
1417
775
775
96
164
2119
83
101
101
164
553
669
237
376
672
314
1204
1642
1567
1516
796
Best forecast wave conditions in Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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