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Edisto Beach Surf Forecast, South Carolina

South Carolina

Hunting Island2-3ftFripp Island2-3ftFolly Beach Pier1-2ft
Edisto Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.45s
Wind
4mph
SE / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 7sSE

Daily Forecast

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light S winds.

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the SE.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|5-8mph E
Fri, Apr 32-3ft
Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 7mph from the SE, fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|7-9mph SE
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Sun
2ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Edisto Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

Edisto Beach offers accessible, mellow beach breaks along South Carolina's central coast, making it an ideal destination for beginners and families looking to enjoy Atlantic swell. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions with consistent peaks that work best during autumn swells when northeast and northwest groundswell reaches the area. This laid-back barrier island spot features plenty of space to spread out, with a peaceful coastal vibe that keeps crowds minimal compared to nearby regional breaks.

Occasional sharp shellsStrong rip currents during high swell

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

Edisto Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Edisto Beach?
The current wave height at Edisto Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.45s swell period. Wind is SE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Edisto Beach surf forecast?
Our Edisto Beach 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 Edisto Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Edisto Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.2ft SE 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 Edisto Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Edisto Beach is Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.