St. Simons Island, GA
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This is a fun spot to surf if the wind direction is just right and high tide. Due to the continental shelf going quite a ways out from the beach there is not normally great surf here. Hurricane season brings swells, but can be blown out and bad rip currents. This spot is more just a fun relaxing spot for bodysurfing, windsurfing, ocean kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and occasionally surfing.
Additional Info:
Basically if the waves are picking up at high tide, pick a spot where you see waves breaking, and head out. Longboard or SUP board is probably your best option to really enjoy yourself.
Location
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At 1st Street, park in open parking lot and walk right out.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Cumberland Island
2.63 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Sea Island
28.19 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |