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Cumberland Island Surf Forecast, Georgia

Georgia

Hooks2-3ftMain Beach2-3ftAmelia Pier2-3ft
Cumberland Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.8s
Wind
8mph
ESE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.8ft @ 8sESE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 8mph from the ESE.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|8mph ESE
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 8s and light SSE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|2-4mph NE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 8s and light winds out of the ESE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|5-9mph ESE
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Cumberland Island Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Cumberland Island offers mellow, user-friendly beach breaks along Georgia's remote barrier island coastline. The WNW-facing shores catch easterly Atlantic swells best during fall and winter months, producing rolling waves ideal for learning and cruising. This uncrowded gem attracts fewer surfers than Florida breaks, making it perfect for those seeking peaceful sessions with natural surroundings.

Sea turtles (protected species)Strong rip currentsOccasional sharksSoft sand paddling

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

Cumberland Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cumberland Island?
The current wave height at Cumberland Island is 2-3ft with a 7.8s swell period. Wind is ESE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Cumberland Island surf forecast?
Our Cumberland 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 Cumberland Island?
The current breaking wave height at Cumberland Island is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.8ft ESE primary 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 Cumberland Island?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cumberland Island is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.