Swell Intel

Cumberland Island Surf Forecast

Georgia

Cumberland Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.4s
Wind
3mph
N / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.1ft @ 7sE

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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

Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 7s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

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

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

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 4-5ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 4-5ft and poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly poor - fair 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 7.4s swell period. Wind is N at 3mph. 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.