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Dunes Cove Surf Forecast, South Carolina

South Carolina

27th Ave/North Myrtle1-2ftMyrtle Beach1-2ftSpringmaid Beach1-2ft
Dunes Cove surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.25s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 7sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SSW.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|5-8mph S
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light SE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|3-6mph ESE
Fri, Apr 32-3ft
Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with light SSE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|5-7mph SSE
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Dunes Cove Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Dunes Cove is a forgiving sandy beach break located along South Carolina's central coast, offering consistent small to medium waves ideal for learning and progression. The NW-facing break works best with northeast Atlantic swells during fall and winter months when cold fronts generate quality wave trains. Protected by natural dune formations and backed by quieter residential areas, this spot delivers mellow, peeling waves with plenty of room to spread out.

Occasional rip currentsShallow sandbars at low tide

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Dunes Cove Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Dunes Cove?
The current wave height at Dunes Cove is 2-3ft with a 7.25s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Dunes Cove surf forecast?
Our Dunes Cove 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Dunes Cove?
The current breaking wave height at Dunes Cove is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.4ft SSE wind swell swell at 7s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Dunes Cove?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Dunes Cove is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.