Georgia
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and very poor with moderate NE wind around 12mph.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and very poor with moderate NE wind around 12mph.
Best window·Saturday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Blackbeard Island, Georgia. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s and moderate NE wind around 12mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 7s with 8mph from the ESE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 5s with light WSW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 8mph WSW winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 6s with moderate NE wind around 11mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 22mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to very poor.
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Blackbeard Island offers mellow beach breaks along Georgia's barrier island coastline, with the WNW-facing exposure capturing Atlantic swell and tropical storm systems effectively during autumn months. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with consistent, rolling waves ideal for developing technique in a relatively uncrowded setting. As a protected island area with limited access, this spot maintains its isolation and pristine character while offering reliable waves when subtropical systems move up the East Coast.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Blackbeard Island is 1-2ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is NE at 12mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Blackbeard Island is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.8ft ESE primary swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Blackbeard Island is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Blackbeard Island works best with a ESE swell and WNW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Blackbeard Island. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Blackbeard Island is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Blackbeard Island offers mellow beach breaks along Georgia's barrier island coastline, with the WNW-facing exposure capturing Atlantic swell and tropical storm systems effectively during autumn months. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with consistent, rolling waves ideal for developing technique in a relatively uncrowded setting. As a protected island area with limited access, this spot maintains its isolation and pristine character while offering reliable waves when subtropical systems move up the East Coast.
The prime season at Blackbeard Island is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Blackbeard Island include marsh terrain, tidal currents, limited access, shallow areas at low tide. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Blackbeard Island forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
