South Carolina
1-2ft waves to start the day on ESE swell at 9s.
1-2ft waves to start the day on ESE swell at 9s.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Edisto Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Edisto Beach, 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: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 8s and 13mph out of the ENE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 7s with moderate SSE wind around 8mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 5s with moderate WSW wind around 10mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 4s with moderate NW wind around 11mph. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and very poor by then.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and very poor conditions with strong ENE wind at 23mph.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Edisto Beach is 1-2ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is ENE at 13mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Edisto Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.3ft ESE 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 Edisto Beach is Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 8.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Edisto Beach works best with a SE 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 Edisto Beach. 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.
Edisto Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Edisto Beach 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 Edisto Beach include occasional sharp shells, strong rip currents during high swell. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
