St. Simons Island Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
St. Simons Island Surf Guide
St. Simons is a beautiful, barely developed, funky little island, most of it fronted by sandbars that crap up the surf; however, there are still a couple of breaks to sample. There's really only one workable mainland spot, and that's the jetty at 5th Street. It breaks on strong E to NE windswells up to head-high, but it won't get much bigger, thanks to the offshore sandbars. The tidal range along this stretch of GA coast is extreme and can cause strong currents.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Pretty mellow
Spot Rating
Poor
Can offer a fun little wave on its day, but overall not a surf destination.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow.
Water Quality
Clean
Some runoff after heavy rains but pretty good typically
Hazards
Strong currents and kids on the inside during summer.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, SUP
Access
Easy for town. Paddle or kayak to offshore shoals.
Bottom
sand
Best Season
Late summer, early fall, early spring
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