Sea Island surf break

Sea Island surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 12 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
23.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sea Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Sea Island in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM. 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 2s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.6
E
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.7
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.6
SE
5
0.5
ESE
8
0.7
SE
4
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.7
SE
4
0.5
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
99
48
36
15
20
9
9
14
33
8
17
15
14
18
32
17
37
36
17
40
41
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
5
SW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NNW
10
ENE
15
NE
5
SE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:44AM1.95m
6:14PM2.23m
6:40AM2.00m
7:07PM2.38m
7:35AM2.04m
7:59PM2.49m
8:28AM2.06m
8:51PM2.56m
9:21AM2.05m
9:43PM2.56m
10:15AM2.02m
10:38PM2.51m
11:14AM1.98m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.21m
11:58AM0.01m
00:37AM0.09m
12:50PM-0.10m
1:33AM-0.02m
1:42PM-0.19m
2:28AM-0.11m
2:34PM-0.25m
3:21AM-0.16m
3:26PM-0.27m
4:14AM-0.17m
4:19PM-0.24m
5:07AM-0.14m
5:13PM-0.18m
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:13
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:15
7
1
5
Temp °C
21
22
22
22
22
27
26
23
24
23
25
26
24
26
26
25
25
25
23
24
25
20
23
22
23
20
26
23
22
22
22
26
26
25
27
26
27
26
25
24
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
NE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.1
E
9
0.7
SE
5
0.5
ESE
8
0.1
E
14
0.5
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
6
Energy kJ
11
48
36
15
20
9
9
12
21
8
1
1
2
6
32
2
29
36
4
40
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
13
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.5
ESE
8
0.1
E
15
0.5
ESE
8
Energy kJ
12
2
2
12
4
5
2
8
4
6
10
5
1
9
2
37
4
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
16
Energy kJ
11
10
2
2
2
9
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
0.3
NE
3
0.3
NW
2
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
E
7
0.3
SE
3
0.7
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.6
SE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.7
SE
4
0.6
ESE
5
0.7
SE
4
0.7
ESE
5
Energy kJ
99
1
1
14
33
2
17
15
14
18
25
17
19
17
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
83
11
317
83
83
83
368
507
454
797
757
803
341
752
1078
797
752
797
1070
704
1605
Best forecast wave conditions in Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
2
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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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