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St Simons Island

Junky

Wave Height

1-3

ft

Swell

~3s

SE

Wind

20mph

Sideshore (S)

Water

88°

Boardshorts

Falling• Low in 5h 12m

Updated: 7/21/2026, 5:42:03 AM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
L12:22pm0.4ft
H6:56pm6.9ft
Tomorrow
L1:11am1.1ft
H6:58am6.2ft
L1:12pm0.6ft
H7:43pm6.9ft
Thu, Jul 23
L2:08am1.2ft
H7:47am6.0ft
L2:02pm0.8ft
H8:32pm6.9ft
Fri, Jul 24
L3:03am1.2ft

Recent History

No recent history available

About St Simons Island

St. Simons Island offers mellow, sandbar-driven surf that comes and goes with swell and tides. Most days are small and soft, but stronger systems can create clean, rideable waves with surprising push. The setup favors longer boards and relaxed sessions, making it more about timing than power.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at St Simons Island?

The current water temperature at St Simons Island is 88°F. Boardshorts or a rashguard should be comfortable.

What is the surf like at St Simons Island today?

St Simons Island currently has waves around 1-3ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at St Simons Island?

Today's high tide at St Simons Island is at 2:10 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at St Simons Island?

Today's low tide at St Simons Island is at 8:13 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing St Simons Island?

St Simons Island works best with swells from the E, ENE, NE and W, NW winds (offshore). The ideal tide is mid.

Is St Simons Island good for beginners?

Yes, St Simons Island is suitable for beginners, especially on smaller days. It's always a good idea to check conditions before paddling out and consider taking a lesson if you're new to surfing.

This Week's Outlook

Thursday morning looks like your best bet with light easterly winds creating clean 1ft surf and decent 5-second intervals around the incoming tide. The offshore winds earlier in the week will be too strong and choppy, while Thursday offers the cleanest conditions before things get more cross-shore.

Updated 6/15/2026, 6:24:05 AM

Spot Info

Break TypeBeach Break
BottomSand
Skill LevelBeginner to Intermediate
CrowdLight
Best TideMid
Best SwellE, ENE, NE
Best WindW, NW
ParkingBeach access parking

Local Tip

Waves are rare - check during hurricane season or strong nor'easters. Bring a longboard.