St George Island surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 26 May 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
27.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St George Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at St George Island in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 27th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tue
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
4
1.1
SSE
5
1.1
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.5
SW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.9
WSW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
33
69
88
58
31
14
5
5
4
10
15
37
32
37
15
9
5
5
5
2
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
SSE
25
S
10
SE
10
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
25
WSW
25
W
30
WSW
10
NW
5
W
15
WSW
5
SE
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
WNW
15
SW
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
4:33AM0.49m
12:15PM0.57m
5:17AM0.53m
5:49AM0.55m
6:16AM0.56m
6:42AM0.56m
2:30PM0.62m
7:13AM0.56m
3:11PM0.62m
7:54AM0.55m
3:49PM0.63m
Low Tide
8:05PM0.12m
7:43AM0.46m
8:37PM0.06m
8:26AM0.50m
9:08PM0.01m
9:02AM0.52m
9:40PM-0.02m
9:32AM0.54m
10:14PM-0.03m
9:54AM0.54m
10:50PM-0.04m
10:06AM0.55m
11:28PM-0.03m
10:07AM0.55m
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:30
8:31
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:34
8:35
8:35
1
2
3
6
2
3
1
3
1
1
2
2
4
4
Temp °C
27
27
26
24
25
27
26
26
28
27
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
29
28
26
25
28
28
27
27
29
27
27
27
28
31
30
31
29
29
29
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
5
Energy kJ
50
58
31
14
5
5
2
1
1
15
15
9
5
5
5
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SW
6
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
6
2
1
2
7
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
9
0.2
ENE
3
Energy kJ
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
4
1.1
SSE
5
1.1
S
6
0.5
W
3
0.2
N
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.9
WSW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.6
NE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
33
69
88
5
1
3
4
10
15
37
32
37
6
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1272
1111
1113
344
94
185
344
207
680
344
678
344
344
94
680
380
344
344
344
345
345
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)
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
4
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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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