Tybee Pier surfForecast / Georgia / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 EDT
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Tybee Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tybee Pier sea temperature is
26.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Tybee Pier surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tybee Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Tybee Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tybee Pier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tybee Pier over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
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
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
4
0.6
SE
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
E
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
95
169
98
68
34
66
78
22
29
31
31
44
32
36
23
64
32
13
8
7
6
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
SW
5
SSW
0
N
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
E
25
E
20
ESE
0
S
20
NW
20
N
0
WNW
10
NE
20
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
on
on
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:25PM2.25m
6:30AM1.94m
7:07PM2.28m
7:14AM1.93m
7:47PM2.30m
7:56AM1.91m
8:24PM2.30m
8:37AM1.89m
9:00PM2.27m
9:15AM1.86m
9:36PM2.23m
9:53AM1.82m
10:12PM2.17m
10:32AM1.78m
Low Tide
1:01AM0.14m
12:59PM0.07m
1:47AM0.11m
1:39PM0.07m
2:29AM0.10m
2:18PM0.09m
3:09AM0.10m
2:57PM0.11m
3:48AM0.12m
3:35PM0.14m
4:25AM0.15m
4:13PM0.17m
5:02AM0.18m
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
clear
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
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8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
2
1
3
1
2
2
11
9
10
5
1
Temp °C
27
26
27
27
26
24
24
24
22
29
25
23
23
24
23
26
22
24
24
24
25
28
27
28
27
27
27
28
28
23
30
25
22
23
26
24
26
22
25
23
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SE
5
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.7
E
5
0.6
E
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
4
169
98
68
34
22
29
31
27
32
36
23
23
32
13
6
7
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.4
SE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
SE
6
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
5
Energy kJ
6
4
4
16
5
1
6
5
1
8
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
1
1
11
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
8
1.1
SSE
6
0.3
W
3
0.2
W
3
0.5
S
4
0.7
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.3
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
5
0.9
ESE
4
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
4
0.9
ENE
7
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
SW
3
Energy kJ
95
69
1
1
6
66
78
6
15
31
44
5
64
1
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
652
4
4
0
1
0
0
1
1
377
181
699
600
0
113
127
198
234
239
257
1144
Best forecast wave conditions in Georgia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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Information about the Tybee Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tybee Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tybee Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tybee Pier 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 (Tybee Pier) 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 Tybee Pier 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 Tybee Pier, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Georgia, consider staying in Wilmington Island which is 12 km (7 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 20 km (12 miles) away, Savannah, Hilton Head Island and Port Royal.

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