Sea Island surf break

Sea Island surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 24 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
26.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (May 31) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 28th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 28th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 27th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
7
1
SE
4
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1
SE
5
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
4
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SSE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
39
75
70
45
67
52
29
65
64
156
123
44
28
18
24
17
13
16
31
14
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SSE
20
S
20
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
15
SSE
15
SW
5
S
20
SSE
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WNW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:22PM2.03m
4:28AM1.97m
5:15PM2.08m
5:19AM1.93m
6:04PM2.13m
6:08AM1.90m
6:50PM2.18m
6:55AM1.88m
7:32PM2.21m
7:39AM1.87m
8:12PM2.23m
8:21AM1.86m
8:49PM2.23m
Low Tide
9:49AM0.10m
10:21PM0.20m
10:42AM0.09m
11:19PM0.18m
11:31AM0.08m
00:12AM0.16m
12:16PM0.06m
1:00AM0.13m
12:58PM0.06m
1:46AM0.11m
1:38PM0.07m
2:28AM0.09m
2:17PM0.09m
3:08AM0.10m
clear
clear
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:19
8:20
8:20
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
10
2
6
2
6
3
1
3
Temp °C
26
27
26
26
27
26
27
28
27
27
28
27
28
30
28
29
29
27
28
30
28
27
27
26
27
27
26
28
28
28
28
29
29
30
31
29
32
30
28
30
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.7
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SSE
5
Energy kJ
46
1
7
7
7
1
6
6
64
156
59
44
28
4
24
17
2
16
31
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
6
5
1
4
4
18
13
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
4
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1
SE
5
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
4
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.6
SSE
3
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
39
75
70
45
67
52
29
65
84
123
2
1
1
6
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
96
757
164
807
796
341
750
601
341
164
748
2
2
164
89
11
2010
101
96
96
1468
Best forecast wave conditions in Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
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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