Surf: General: Out in the middle of the ocean, between St. Simon's and Little St. Simon's, is an open-water sandbar spot that chucks grinding, peeling waves at low tide when conditions align. It sits straight out from 5th Street and is visible from shore, but you'll need a boat or kayak to get out there. Tides: mid to high Size: waist-head high Wind: W Swell: NE, E, SE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Surfing in an inlet so you are pretty much always paddling. Spot Rating: Can offer a pretty decent wave, but very rare for conditions to align. Access: Paddle or kayak to the harbor marker. Crowds: Crowd Factor: None, would you want to paddle this far out? Local Vibe: None. Environment: Some runoff after heavy rains but pretty good typically Hazards: Strong currents and miscellaneous sea creatures, and large ships. Season: Late summer, early fall, early spring