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“The forbidden wave.
Two Groins form the basis for one of Georgia’s best waves. The north rock groin is about 1500 feet (500m), somewhat T shaped. It provides protection from north winds that bring decent size surf. A Left works off the north rocks that works in two stages the outside fun leading to a fast inside section. About midpoint between the north and south jetty a Right works up. Use caution on North Easters as the southern rock can cause a rip into them. South of the smaller jetty the waves are workable with more of a beach effect.
Access is strictly limited. (Think The Ranch in California) This wave is very good, of all the waves in the state this one is at the top.”
DaKatt from UNITED STATES - 04 Oct 2019
Sea Island Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 4 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.8(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.8(1: Sea Island is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.7(1: Sea Island is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Georgia. 5: the best break in Georgia). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.3(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Sea Island can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Sea Island, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Sea Island are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Sea Island is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 2.0(1: Getting to Sea Island requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.7(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 1.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Sea Island for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Sea Island is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Sea Island is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 1.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Sea Island, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Sea Island where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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