Sea Island, United States
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- Goulds Inlet Surf spot · 2.6 km from Sea Island
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About Sea Island
Facing, offshore wind, exposure, level and swell range are estimated. Facts: verified, surf details estimated.
The spot faces SE (127°), so it takes swell from the SE. The wind blows offshore from the NW (307°). It is exposed to the open swell. It suits beginners and up. It works in 1–5 ft of swell. The sea is about 14°C in January, its coldest month (4/3 wetsuit and boots), and 29°C in July, its warmest (no wetsuit). For beginners the best months are usually January, February, July and August, with about 3 good days in 7; in April and May, about 1. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Sea Island, 1.4 km away (about 5 min by car). Within 5 km we also list 1 surf spot.
Water about 25°C: no wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
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From Chicago: about 6 h door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to JAX, direct.
See flights MDW → JAX · Skyscanner from about £145 returnAdGetting there. 1 h 45 from the airport to Sea Island.
Accommodation.
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Typical prices for a double room that month, not a quote. Drives are estimates.
Hire and lessons.
Surf lessons in Sea Island · GetYourGuideAdBoard and wetsuit hire in Sea Island · GetYourGuideAd
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Forecast
The score for intermediates, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoorToo bigToo small
| Day | Score for intermediates | Swell | Energy | Wind | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19Oct | 39, fair | 4 ft8 s | 167kJ | wind from the north-east, 13 knots | 19°C |
| Tue 20Oct | 39, fair | 3 ft9 s | 137kJ | offshorewind from the north-north-west, 10 knots, offshore | 21°C |
| Wed 21Oct | 18, too small | 2 ft6 s | 25kJ | wind from the north-north-east, 10 knots | 20°C |
| Thu 22Oct | 20, too small | 2 ft6 s | 34kJ | offshorewind from the north-north-west, 8 knots, offshore | 20°C |
| Fri 23Oct | 10, too small | 2 ft4 s | 8kJ | wind from the north-north-east, 10 knots | 20°C |
| Sat 24Oct | 8, too small | 2 ft7 s | 32kJ | wind from the north-north-east, 20 knots | 19°C |
| Sun 25Oct | 20, poor | 3 ft9 s | 125kJ | wind from the north-east, 23 knots | 21°C |
| Mon 26Oct | 36, fair | 4 ft8 s | 173kJ | wind from the north-east, 13 knots | 21°C |
| Tue 27Oct | 39, fair | 4 ft7 s | 130kJ | wind from the north, 10 knots | 20°C |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Energy is the swell's power in kJ per metre of wave, from its height and interval: it grows with the square of each, so a long-period swell hits far harder than a short one the same size. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to; offshore wind, blowing from the land out to sea, is green and says so.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from today, leaving from Chicago, for intermediate surfers. Change dates
- Mon 19 OctTravel out
Direct flight MDW to JAX, then 1h 45 by road. About 6h door to door
- Tue 20 OctSurf Sea Island
Best 08:00 to 11:00 local time: 3 ft at 9 s, offshore wind.
- Wed 21 OctRest day
Too small: 2 ft at best.
- Thu 22 OctRest day
Too small: 2 ft at best.
- Fri 23 OctRest day
Too small: 2 ft at best.
- Sat 24 OctRest day
Too small: 2 ft at best.
- Sun 25 OctTravel home
Direct flight MDW to JAX, then 1h 45 by road. About 6h door to door
Rough cost
About £940–£1,680 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return MDW to JAX, estimated from distance and season, 1 airline on the route, with a hold bag | £145–£300 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Hire car | 6 days, shared | £115–£190 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £270–£455 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £260–£480 |
| Board and wetsuit | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £115–£190 |
| Total | £940–£1,680 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
Places to eat near Sea Island
- River BarAmerican · 0.3 km from the centre
- TavolaItalian · 0.3 km from the centre
- The Georgian Room At The CloisterSeafood · 0.3 km from the centre
- Southern TideSeafood · 0.5 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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