Surf Forecasts:
Tybee Pier surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period with S 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 (Aug 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tybee Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. The whole 16-day window looks pretty flat and uninspiring for Tybee Pier. The combined energy of all swells here is mostly in the weak range, rarely cracking 100 (like 14 to 36). The water is sitting at a warm 86°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
The first week or so is a total write-off. From Tuesday the 25th right through to the end of August, we're looking at tiny, weak swell with stormy winds and poor surf conditions. There's a brief glimmer on Thursday morning the 27th with a clean, cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is a pathetic 2 ft with a 5-second period – just no energy. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th have a few glassy moments but again, the swell is barely there. It's a long stretch of nothing.
The only real chance to wet a line comes in the second week, and even then, it's a case of making the most of what's on offer. The middle of the week on Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September, we see the combined energy creep up a bit, hitting 48 and 98 respectively. You'll get surfable waves but very ordinary conditions. The swell is from the ESE at 0.7 ft to 1 ft, with a period of 11 to 13 seconds. On Wednesday morning the 2nd, there's a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. Friday morning the 4th also looks clean with a light offshore from the W, but the swell is still only 1 ft. September 5th also has a clean morning with a cross-offshore breeze.
For the best chance, make it for the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September. The winds will be clean, and the swell, while small, will have a bit more period. It's not going to be pumping, but if you're desperate, that's the window. The rest of the days are just flat or choppy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 11 | 40 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 13 | 13 | 49 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 41 | 23 | 23 | 11 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:03PM2.25m | 7:15AM2.02m | 7:45PM2.30m | 7:57AM2.10m | 8:22PM2.32m | 8:35AM2.17m | 8:58PM2.32m | 9:12AM2.23m | 9:34PM2.30m | 9:51AM2.29m | 10:11PM2.25m | 10:32AM2.32m | 10:53PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:51PM0.28m | 1:37AM0.31m | 1:38PM0.23m | 2:18AM0.23m | 2:23PM0.18m | 2:58AM0.16m | 3:07PM0.15m | 3:37AM0.10m | 3:51PM0.15m | 4:16AM0.06m | 4:34PM0.16m | 4:56AM0.04m | 5:20PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 41 | 23 | 23 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 11 | — | E 16 | ESE 9 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | E 17 |
| kJ | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | — | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | — | E 13 | — | — | S 5 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 11 | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | — | SSE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | 40 | — | 6 | 9 | 25 | — | 13 | 49 | 4 | 17 | 10 | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 257 | 1501 | 257 | 198 | 1279 | 1 | 654 | 1508 | 138 | 54 | 650 | 239 | 639 | 857 | 1218 | 486 | 1413 | 1413 | 2159 | 853 | 706 |
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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).
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