Sugar Shack surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 EDT
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Sugar Shack surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sugar Shack sea temperature is
21.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sugar Shack this week:

The surf forecast for Sugar Shack over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sugar Shack in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sugar Shack over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tue
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.2
ESE
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.2
ENE
0.4
SSE
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)478783484444417161564555
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)101511111281567101391165436593636
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SW
20
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSW
15
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
10
SW
30
S
10
WNW
15
ENE
20
E
15
E
5
E
10
E
5
S
5
SW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:20AM
2.36
1:04PM
1.92
1:26AM
2.26
2:11PM
1.92
2:32AM
2.18
3:17PM
1.95
3:34AM
2.13
4:19PM
2.02
4:34AM
2.10
5:17PM
2.11
5:29AM
2.09
6:10PM
2.20
6:19AM
2.09
6:56PM
2.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:53AM
0.08
7:05PM
0.06
7:55AM
0.16
8:11PM
0.15
9:01AM
0.19
9:20PM
0.19
10:04AM
0.17
10:27PM
0.17
11:01AM
0.12
11:28PM
0.12
11:51AM
0.07
12:21AM
0.07
12:36PM
0.02
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tue
28
Sunrise-6:47--6:46--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39-
Sunset--7:57--7:57--7:58--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:00
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192021202122202122212425232122222021202225
Feels °C (?)171918182019171919192322222020222222202425
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Information about the Sugar Shack Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sugar Shack provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sugar Shack can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sugar Shack 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 (Sugar Shack) 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 Sugar Shack 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 Georgia? If you are looking for accommodation near Sugar Shack, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Georgia, consider staying in Wilmington Island which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Georgia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Point Comfort which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Savannah, Hilton Head Island and Port Royal.

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