St George Island surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 28 Mar 2026 EDT
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St George Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's St George Island sea temperature is
19.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at St George Island in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 4th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 4th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 29th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
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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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
1.6
E
1.4
E
0.9
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
S
0.7
SSE
0.7
S
0.7
SSE
1
SE
Period(s) (?)666655554565566567664
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1175123536134191319223735324349315445364039
Wind
(km/h)
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
15
E
30
E
20
E
10
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
25
ESE
10
SSE
15
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:18PM
0.53
12:12AM
0.52
3:59PM
0.51
1:57AM
0.52
3:47PM
0.50
3:20AM
0.54
3:45PM
0.52
4:19AM
0.55
3:52PM
0.53
5:07AM
0.57
4:05PM
0.55
5:49AM
0.57
4:22PM
0.57
6:30AM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:23PM
0.46
8:28AM
0.11
8:55PM
0.37
9:10AM
0.16
9:27PM
0.28
9:47AM
0.22
9:59PM
0.20
10:20AM
0.28
10:31PM
0.13
10:51AM
0.34
11:03PM
0.08
11:20AM
0.38
11:35PM
0.05
11:45AM
0.42
Sat
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise--7:33--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:28--7:26--7:24
Sunset7:54--7:55--7:55--7:57--7:57--7:58--7:59--
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C231716222119222221212221212221222321232321
Feels °C (?)201111201817222320212220202320222420232419
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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.

Are you planning a vacation in Gulf Coast, Florida? If you are looking for accommodation near St George Island, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Gulf Coast, Florida, consider staying in Apalachicola which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Gulf Coast, Florida where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Saint Joe which is 44 km (27 miles) away, Panama City and Lynn Haven.

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