St George Island surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

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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
23.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.5
S
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
S
5
0.9
S
4
1.1
S
5
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
6
4
2
7
13
25
24
18
22
14
10
11
13
31
64
118
116
89
31
15
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
10
W
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
S
25
S
25
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
N
20
NE
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:48PM0.62m
5:16PM0.61m
5:45PM0.59m
6:20PM0.56m
12:04PM0.50m
7:48PM0.50m
12:05PM0.50m
10:16PM0.46m
12:17PM0.50m
00:11AM0.46m
12:34PM0.52m
Low Tide
1:01AM0.01m
1:43AM0.03m
2:29AM0.07m
3:18AM0.11m
2:42PM0.49m
4:19AM0.16m
6:30PM0.42m
5:35AM0.22m
7:10PM0.32m
6:48AM0.29m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
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6:52
6:52
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:48
6:48
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8:17
8:19
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:21
8:22
8:22
1
1
3
3
3
2
1
Temp °C
23
22
22
24
23
24
26
25
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
27
26
26
27
26
20
22
24
23
25
24
25
26
26
28
28
27
27
27
28
25
27
27
27
27
27
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.4
SE
5
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
1
6
2
18
22
1
4
3
7
31
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
S
6
0.4
W
5
0.3
WNW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
7
6
7
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
5
Energy kJ
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
S
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.7
SW
5
0.3
W
4
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
S
5
0.9
S
4
1.1
S
5
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
0.5
N
3
0.7
NNE
4
Energy kJ
1
4
7
13
25
24
3
14
10
11
13
31
64
118
116
89
4
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
902
344
353
937
344
344
353
464
185
850
945
850
945
1074
1521
953
344
315
184
207
185
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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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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