Georgia
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Blackbeard Island for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle NE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 8s with light winds out of the NE. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle WSW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
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 1ft with a 8.95s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Blackbeard Island is 1ft, produced by a 1.3ft E wind swell 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 Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
