31.3317’ N, 81.4600’ W

Champney Island, South Altamaha River, GA

55°
H 76°
L 59°
N
8mph
High tide
8:09 am

Champney Island, South Altamaha River, GA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Sat
Oct 24
Partly Cloudy
Close Hourly
76º / 59º 2% NNE 17 mph 68%
7am Partly Cloudy 55º 2% N 8 mph 81%
8am Partly Cloudy 56º 2% N 9 mph 84%
9am Partly Cloudy 59º 2% N 10 mph 80%
10am Partly Cloudy 63º 1% NNE 13 mph 75%
11am Partly Cloudy 67º 1% NNE 13 mph 68%
12pm Mostly Sunny 70º 1% NNE 14 mph 63%
1pm Mostly Sunny 72º 1% NE 15 mph 59%
2pm Mostly Sunny 74º 1% NE 16 mph 56%
3pm Mostly Sunny 74º 1% NE 17 mph 57%
4pm Mostly Sunny 74º 1% NE 17 mph 59%
5pm Partly Cloudy 73º 2% NE 17 mph 60%
6pm Partly Cloudy 72º 2% NE 16 mph 63%
7pm Partly Cloudy 69º 3% NE 14 mph 71%
8pm Partly Cloudy 67º 2% NE 12 mph 76%
9pm Partly Cloudy 66º 2% NE 13 mph 77%
10pm Partly Cloudy 66º 2% NE 13 mph 77%
11pm Partly Cloudy 65º 2% NNE 13 mph 77%
Sun
Oct 25
Partly Cloudy
View Hourly
75º / 58º 6% NNE 18 mph 70%
12am Partly Cloudy 64º 3% NNE 13 mph 78%
1am Partly Cloudy 64º 3% NNE 13 mph 78%
2am Partly Cloudy 63º 3% NNE 12 mph 79%
3am Partly Cloudy 62º 3% NNE 12 mph 79%
4am Partly Cloudy 61º 4% NNE 12 mph 79%
5am Partly Cloudy 61º 4% NNE 12 mph 80%
6am Partly Cloudy 60º 6% NNE 12 mph 80%
7am Partly Cloudy 60º 7% NNE 12 mph 81%
8am Mostly Cloudy 60º 6% NNE 11 mph 83%
9am Mostly Cloudy 61º 6% NNE 12 mph 85%
10am Mostly Cloudy 64º 6% NNE 13 mph 79%
11am Mostly Cloudy 67º 3% NNE 14 mph 73%
12pm Partly Cloudy 70º 2% NNE 15 mph 66%
1pm Partly Cloudy 72º 1% NE 17 mph 62%
2pm Partly Cloudy 73º 3% NE 17 mph 59%
3pm Partly Cloudy 74º 2% NE 18 mph 59%
4pm Partly Cloudy 74º 3% NE 18 mph 61%
5pm Mostly Cloudy 72º 3% NE 17 mph 62%
6pm Cloudy 71º 4% NE 16 mph 65%
7pm Mostly Cloudy 69º 6% NE 14 mph 71%
8pm Mostly Cloudy 67º 6% NE 14 mph 76%
9pm Partly Cloudy 66º 5% NE 14 mph 78%
10pm Partly Cloudy 65º 4% NE 13 mph 79%
11pm Partly Cloudy 65º 4% NE 13 mph 79%
Mon
Oct 26
Partly Cloudy
View Hourly
76º / 55º 5% NNE 14 mph 63%
12am Partly Cloudy 64º 4% NNE 12 mph 81%
1am Partly Cloudy 64º 4% NNE 12 mph 80%
2am Partly Cloudy 63º 4% NNE 12 mph 80%
3am Partly Cloudy 62º 4% NNE 11 mph 80%
4am Partly Cloudy 61º 5% NNE 11 mph 80%
5am Partly Cloudy 61º 5% NNE 10 mph 80%
6am Partly Cloudy 60º 5% NNE 10 mph 79%
Tue
Oct 27
Sunny 77º / 58º 5% NNE 11 mph 61%
Wed
Oct 28
Partly Cloudy 77º / 62º 15% NE 14 mph 71%
Thu
Oct 29
Partly Cloudy 78º / 62º 24% NE 13 mph 75%
Fri
Oct 30
Partly Cloudy 78º / 64º 17% NE 13 mph 74%
Sat
Oct 31
Partly Cloudy 80º / 63º 16% NE 12 mph 72%

Weather Radar for Champney Island, South Altamaha River, GA See Radar

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Champney Island, South Altamaha River, GA

Today
High : 72ºF
NNE wind 26 to 31 kt. Partly sunny. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
Tonight
Low : 64ºF
NE wind 31 to 35 kt. Mostly cloudy. Seas around 8 ft.
Sunday
High : 72ºF
NNE wind 28 to 33 kt. Partly sunny. Seas 7 to 8 ft.
Sunday Night
Low : 65ºF
NE wind 34 to 37 kt decreasing to 30 to 33 kt after midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy. Seas around 8 ft.
Monday
High : 71ºF
NNE wind 26 to 28 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 7 to 8 ft.
Monday Night
Low : 64ºF
NE wind 20 to 25 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
Tuesday
High : 71ºF
NNE wind 19 to 22 kt. Sunny. Seas around 6 ft.
Tuesday Night
Low : 64ºF
NE wind 18 to 23 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
Wednesday
High : 71ºF
NNE wind 19 to 22 kt increasing to 25 to 28 kt in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Champney Island, South Altamaha River, GA

    SaturdaySundayMonday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 81317141312121418141311
    11am3pm7pm11pm3am7am11am3pm7pm11pm3am7am
    MPH 81317141312121418141311
    DIR NNNENENENNENNENNENNENENENENNE

    Current Weather Conditions In Champney Island, South Altamaha River, GA

    As Of: 49 seconds ago

    • 55ºF
    • 53ºF
    • 8mph
    • 0º (N)
    • 17mph
    • Partly Cloudy
    • 10mi
    • 30.21"
    • 81%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Champney Island, South Altamaha River, GA is Partly Cloudy. The current temperature is 55°F, and the expected high and low for today, Saturday, October 24, 2026, are 76° high temperature and 59°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 8 miles per hour, and coming from the North. The wind is gusting to 17 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 53° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 2 percent, with current humidity at 81 percent, and air pressure at 30.21 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 7 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Coastal Flood Warning - 7:33pm Fri Oct 23 2026

    ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

    WHAT: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
    For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7-11 ft.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding
    expected.

    WHERE: Southeast Georgia Beaches.

    WHEN: For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM EDT
    Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Saturday to 8
    PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM
    Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

    IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
    including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
    will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
    Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
    erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
    from shore into deeper water.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
    travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
    water of unknown depth.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
    float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
    direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
    shore and call or wave for help.

    &&

    Rip Current Statement - 7:33pm Fri Oct 23 2026

    ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

    WHAT: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
    For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7-11 ft.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding
    expected.

    WHERE: Southeast Georgia Beaches.

    WHEN: For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM EDT
    Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Saturday to 8
    PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM
    Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

    IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
    including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
    will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
    Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
    erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
    from shore into deeper water.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
    travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
    water of unknown depth.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
    float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
    direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
    shore and call or wave for help.

    &&

    Gale Warning - 7:10pm Fri Oct 23 2026

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

    WHAT: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30
    kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds
    25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft
    expected.

    WHERE: Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach
    FL out 20 NM, Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina
    Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Fernandina Beach to
    St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM.

    WHEN: For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday.
    For the Gale Warning, from noon Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

    IMPACTS: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
    capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
    Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
    vessel for hazardous conditions.

    &&

    Wind Advisory - 7:01pm Fri Oct 23 2026

    ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 1 AM EDT SUNDAY...

    WHAT: Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
    expected.

    WHERE: In Florida, Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Nassau,
    Inland Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns, Northern Inland St.
    Johns, Southeast Coastal St. Johns, and Southern Inland St. Johns
    Counties. In Georgia, Coastal Camden and Coastal Glynn Counties.

    WHEN: From noon Saturday to 1 AM EDT Sunday.

    IMPACTS: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
    limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
    profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

    Secure outdoor objects including decorations.

    &&

    Coastal Flood Advisory - 7:33pm Fri Oct 23 2026

    ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

    WHAT: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
    For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7-11 ft.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding
    expected.

    WHERE: Southeast Georgia Beaches.

    WHEN: For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM EDT
    Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Saturday to 8
    PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM
    Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

    IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
    including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
    will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
    Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
    erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
    from shore into deeper water.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
    travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
    water of unknown depth.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
    float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
    direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
    shore and call or wave for help.

    &&

    High Surf Advisory - 7:33pm Fri Oct 23 2026

    ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

    WHAT: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
    For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7-11 ft.
    For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding
    expected.

    WHERE: Southeast Georgia Beaches.

    WHEN: For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
    For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM EDT
    Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Saturday to 8
    PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM
    Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

    IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
    including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
    will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
    Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
    erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
    from shore into deeper water.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
    travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
    water of unknown depth.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
    float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
    direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
    shore and call or wave for help.

    &&

    Small Craft Advisory - 7:10pm Fri Oct 23 2026

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

    WHAT: For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30
    kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds
    25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft
    expected.

    WHERE: Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach
    FL out 20 NM, Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina
    Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Fernandina Beach to
    St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM.

    WHEN: For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday.
    For the Gale Warning, from noon Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

    IMPACTS: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
    capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
    Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
    vessel for hazardous conditions.

    &&