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Blackbeard Island Surf Forecast

Georgia

Blackbeard Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.4s
Wind
7mph
NE / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 7sESE

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm

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Blackbeard Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Blackbeard Island?
The current wave height at Blackbeard Island is 1-2ft with a 7.4s swell period. Wind is NE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
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.