Sea Island surf break

Sea Island surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 27 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 slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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)
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
1
E
7
0.5
E
6
0.6
SE
4
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.5
SE
5
0.1
E
11
0.5
SSE
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
5
0.9
S
4
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.7
NE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
80
92
20
11
11
12
11
2
5
3
4
12
19
27
33
12
8
31
2
1
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
E
10
E
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
15
W
5
ENE
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
S
15
S
25
SW
30
WSW
20
NNW
25
NNE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
6:36PM2.13m
6:45AM2.03m
7:22PM2.21m
7:30AM2.03m
8:03PM2.26m
8:11AM2.02m
8:41PM2.29m
8:51AM1.99m
9:17PM2.28m
9:29AM1.95m
9:51PM2.25m
10:06AM1.89m
10:25PM2.19m
10:43AM1.83m
Low Tide
00:37AM0.07m
12:52PM0.02m
1:26AM0.03m
1:34PM0.00m
2:11AM0.01m
2:13PM0.01m
2:54AM0.01m
2:50PM0.03m
3:34AM0.03m
3:26PM0.07m
4:12AM0.07m
4:01PM0.12m
4:48AM0.13m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
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8:00
8:01
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:05
8:06
4
2
1
5
2
11
3
Temp °C
18
20
22
22
21
23
30
27
20
25
22
23
24
23
26
33
26
15
18
18
19
15
19
22
21
20
22
29
27
21
26
23
22
23
26
24
30
24
12
14
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
13
1
E
7
0.1
E
12
0.2
ENE
6
0.4
SE
4
0.2
E
12
0.5
SE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
E
11
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.6
SE
5
0.2
E
7
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.7
NE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
4
14
92
3
3
5
10
11
2
2
3
2
9
19
4
33
12
8
31
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
N
3
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
6
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.4
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
12
11
2
11
9
1
4
2
1
8
2
2
2
2
12
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
3
6
2
1
1
1
7
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
6
0.6
SE
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
SSE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.3
SW
3
0.9
S
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
NW
3
0.5
N
3
0.5
E
7
Energy kJ
83
80
33
20
11
3
12
1
4
5
4
12
2
27
13
9
5
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
646
416
474
431
96
98
646
83
328
96
164
439
646
83
140
155
122
389
431
390
582
Best forecast wave conditions in Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
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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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