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Lat Long: 29.66° N 84.88° W

St George Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's St George Island sea temperature is
29.0°C
1.9° 

St George Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


St George Island surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St George Island this week:

The surf forecast for St George Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at St George Island in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 4th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 4th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 2nd Oct)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SSW
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NE
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High Tide
7:26PM0.58m
5:07AM0.64m
8:59PM0.55m
5:30AM0.66m
5:55AM0.67m
6:21AM0.65m
6:32AM0.61m
4:12AM0.56m
9:40AM0.55m
3:38AM0.53m
Low Tide
12:10PM-0.03m
00:00AM0.48m
12:59PM-0.06m
11:56PM0.53m
1:53PM-0.06m
2:56PM-0.03m
4:13PM0.01m
5:44PM0.04m
7:34AM0.54m
7:00PM0.08m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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26
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Information about the St George Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for St George Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St George Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St George 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 (St George 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 St George 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.

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