
Surf Forecasts:
Tybee South End Sand Bar surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tybee South End Sand Bar this week:
The surf forecast for Tybee South End Sand Bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tybee South End Sand Bar in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tybee South End Sand Bar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 7 |
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18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 108 | 113 | 123 | 94 | 83 | 78 | 58 | 52 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:15AM2.44m | 10:25PM2.31m | 10:58AM2.38m | 11:08PM2.19m | 11:42AM2.30m | 11:53PM2.08m | 12:28PM2.23m | 00:41AM1.98m | 1:17PM2.17m | 1:31AM1.91m | 2:09PM2.13m | 2:24AM1.88m | 3:02PM2.12m | 3:17AM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:49PM0.12m | 4:57AM0.12m | 5:33PM0.24m | 5:35AM0.22m | 6:16PM0.37m | 6:14AM0.33m | 7:01PM0.49m | 6:55AM0.43m | 7:50PM0.59m | 7:41AM0.51m | 8:44PM0.66m | 8:35AM0.56m | 9:41PM0.67m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | E 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 12 | ESE 7 |
18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | ESE 10 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 9 | E 5 |
4 | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 14 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 3 | S 4 | — | SSE 4 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 3 |
3 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 108 | 113 | 123 | 94 | 83 | 78 | 58 | 52 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 656 | 193 | 198 | 1502 | 193 | 219 | 219 | 318 | 495 | 1508 | 290 | 216 | 334 | 78 | 798 | 715 | 529 | 620 | 684 | 486 |
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Information about the Tybee South End Sand Bar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tybee South End Sand Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tybee South End Sand Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tybee South End Sand Bar 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 South End Sand Bar) 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 South End Sand Bar 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.
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