Harbor Marker Buoys Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Harbor Marker Buoys Surf Guide
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.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
None, would you want to paddle this far out?
Spot Rating
Poor
Can offer a pretty decent wave, but very rare for conditions to align.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Surfing in an inlet so you are pretty much always paddling.
Water Quality
Clean
Some runoff after heavy rains but pretty good typically
Hazards
Strong currents and miscellaneous sea creatures, and large ships.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, SUP
Access
Paddle or kayak to the harbor marker.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Late summer, early fall, early spring
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