St George Island surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 17 Apr 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
22.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 5s

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 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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 (?)
0.2
S
0.4
SW
0.4
W
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.9
NNE
1.4
ENE
0.8
E
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.7
SSE
0.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)4--233445546656665565
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10020000103282965442980514534304432
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
10
W
5
SSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
N
25
N
30
NNE
35
ENE
15
E
30
E
30
ESE
10
SE
35
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:30PM
0.59
6:11AM
0.63
3:55PM
0.63
7:15AM
0.62
4:24PM
0.66
8:39AM
0.60
4:54PM
0.68
5:27PM
0.68
6:01PM
0.65
6:41PM
0.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:48PM
-0.07
11:15AM
0.48
11:35PM
-0.12
11:47AM
0.53
12:25AM
-0.14
12:08PM
0.57
1:18AM
-0.12
2:14AM
-0.08
3:15AM
-0.01
4:26AM
0.06
Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise--7:09--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:05--7:03
Sunset8:07--8:07--8:07--8:08--8:08--8:09--8:10--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------------3
Temp. °C232222232323252319262720222421212221212221
Feels °C (?)222022212222261512212316202217171817181918
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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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