South Carolina
Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 9mph SSE winds and poor conditions.
Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 9mph SSE winds and poor conditions.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Cherry Grove Pier for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Cherry Grove Pier, South Carolina. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSE swell at 8s with moderate SSE wind around 9mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 6s and 11mph from the SSW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the S and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 4s with 13mph from the WSW. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 19mph and very poor by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 5s with 8mph from the N. Onshore flow builds through the day to 17mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3+ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3+ft waves on E swell at 5s with 15mph out of the NE. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 20mph and very poor by then.
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Cherry Grove Pier is a welcoming beach break located in the northern reaches of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering accessible waves suitable for surfers of all skill levels. The sandy bottom and gradual beach approach create forgiving conditions, with consistent waist-to-shoulder-high waves during fall and winter swells. The iconic pier provides a scenic landmark and can create interesting wave patterns nearby, making it a popular local spot that balances fun waves with convenience.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Cherry Grove Pier is 1-2ft with a 8.9s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Cherry Grove Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.3ft SE primary swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cherry Grove Pier is Monday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Cherry Grove Pier works best with a S swell and NW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Cherry Grove Pier. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Cherry Grove Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Cherry Grove Pier is a welcoming beach break located in the northern reaches of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering accessible waves suitable for surfers of all skill levels. The sandy bottom and gradual beach approach create forgiving conditions, with consistent waist-to-shoulder-high waves during fall and winter swells. The iconic pier provides a scenic landmark and can create interesting wave patterns nearby, making it a popular local spot that balances fun waves with convenience.
The prime season at Cherry Grove Pier is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Cherry Grove Pier include pier pilings, swimmers in summer months, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Cherry Grove Pier forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
