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Blackbeard Island Surf Forecast, Georgia

Georgia

Cumberland Island2-3ftHilton Head0-1ftHooks2-3ft
Blackbeard Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.8s
Wind
8mph
SE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
1.7ft @ 8sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle SSE breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|2-6mph NNE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle E breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|5-8mph ESE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

9s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Blackbeard Island Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
ESE
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

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.

Marsh terrainTidal currentsLimited accessShallow areas at low tide

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Blackbeard Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Blackbeard Island?
The current wave height at Blackbeard Island is 2-3ft with a 7.8s swell period. Wind is SE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Blackbeard Island surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Blackbeard Island?
The current breaking wave height at Blackbeard Island is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.7ft SE wind swell swell at 8s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Blackbeard Island?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Blackbeard Island is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.