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Cumberland Island Surf Forecast

Georgia

Cumberland Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.6s
Wind
5mph
NNE / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
3.1ft @ 8sE

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with glassy conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 7s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

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

Not the most exciting day — 4-5ft and poor - fair conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm

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Cumberland Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cumberland Island?
The current wave height at Cumberland Island is 3-4ft with a 7.6s swell period. Wind is NNE at 5mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
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.