Surf spot

St. Simons Island, GA

Forecast conditions and map view for St. Simons Island, GA in USA, South East, Georgia. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, South East, Georgia
Coordinates: 31.1440, -81.3700

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Wave period (s)	5	5	3.9	3	3.1	3.4	2.3	2.4	2.8	2.9	2.9	5.5	4.7	5.5	3	2.4	3.3	5.3	6.5	6.3	6.2	6.1	6	6.1	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.3	5.7	4.3	5	4.8	4.8	4.7	5.2	4.8	5.3	4.6	5	4.8	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.9	5.3	3.9	3.9	3.9	4.2	4.3	3.8	4	3.5	4.3	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	2	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	2	1	1	1	2	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	2	6	8	9	9	9	5	5	7	12	10	11	10	9	5	6	5	4	4	1	2	1	1	1	0	1
Wind speed (km/h)	7.4	7.1	4.3	2.4	10.2	16.3	12.7	7.6	8.5	7.4	6.4	4.9	6.4	11.6	8.8	14.8	8.4	8.4	6.5	3	15.1	12.3	6.9	7.6	5.2	2.2	7	17.1	23.4	22.5	17.8	17.6	15.9	13.8	12.3	19.5	21.4	19.1	11.5	12.3	11.2	12.7	13.4	19.3	24.3	21.1	10.8	11.6	8.8	8.7	8.9	12.1	15.7	13	8.1	9.7
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St. Simons Island, Georgia is a small, scenic, east-facing barrier island on the Georgia coast, about halfway between Savannah and Jacksonville. It’s not known as a big-wave surf destination, but it can offer fun, mellow surf when Atlantic swells line up, especially around fall, winter, and early spring.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach break with shifting sandbars
Wave quality: Usually small to moderate, best on the right swell direction and tide
Consistency: Unreliable, but can produce decent surf during cold fronts, tropical systems, or strong northeast/east swells
Skill level: Best for beginners to intermediate surfers, though experienced surfers may enjoy it when conditions are clean

Conditions and challenges

Tides matter a lot — some spots work better around mid tide, while others need lower tide for shape
Wind is a big factor — offshore or light winds are ideal; onshore sea breezes can quickly make it messy
Storms and swells from hurricanes or nor’easters can create the best sessions
Water quality can sometimes be affected after heavy rain

Spot vibe

More of a quiet, local, low-key surf area than a major surf hub
Crowds are generally lighter than at more famous East Coast surf towns
The overall setting is laid-back and picturesque, with marshes, live oaks, and wide beaches

Best time to surf

Fall and winter are typically the most promising seasons for surf consistency and quality
Summer often brings smaller, weaker surf, though occasional tropical swells can surprise

In short

St. Simons Island is a modest but enjoyable Georgia surf spot with occasional fun beach-break waves, best when Atlantic swell, tide, and wind all line up. It’s more about patience and timing than guaranteed surf.