Surf: General: An amazing place accessible only by boat, 10-mile-long Sapelo Island is the jumping-off point for Cabretta and Blackbeard Islands. With a small population of Low Country folks who live in a little village called Hog Hammock, Sapelo is a step back in time. The island has typical beachbreak surf. Best at mid- to high tide but be careful surfing the extreme south end on an outgoing tide when the currents become very strong. Tides: mid to 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. Access: Boat or kayak. Only access is by water. Crowds: Crowd Factor: None Local Vibe: None. Environment: Pretty clean, although typically cloudy Hazards: Strong currents and miscellaneous sea creatures. No one around to help you if you injure yourself so take precaution. Season: Late summer, early fall, early spring