Surf Forecast  Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island surfspot characteristics

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General: Jekyll Island does not typically get good surf, due to offshore sandbars. When it does get surf, it's when a vigorous weather system sends swell that can overcome the bars, and it works best on a strong northeasterly windswell. Surf at the north end of the island when it's on. Tides: high Size: knee-head high Wind: W, NW Swell: NE, E, SE Bottom: sand Paddling: Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow. Spot Rating: Can offer a fun little wave on its day, but overall not a surf destination.

Beginner to advanced

Easy access by car.

Late summer, early fall, early spring

Crowd Factor: None Local Vibe: Mellow.

Some runoff after heavy rains but pretty good typically

Strong currents and kids on the inside during summer.