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Fripp Island Surf Forecast, South Carolina

South Carolina

Hunting Island2-3ftBurkes Beach1-2ftEdisto Beach1-2ft
Fripp Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.55s
Wind
6mph
SE / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
1.4ft @ 8sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|3-4mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|6-8mph E
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Fripp Island Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NNE
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Fripp Island offers a mellow, sandy beach break along South Carolina's barrier island coast, making it an excellent destination for beginners and intermediate surfers. The waves here benefit most from northeast Atlantic swells during autumn and winter months, when consistent groundswell wraps around the island's northern exposure. With a protected, uncrowded vibe and forgiving sand bottom, Fripp Island provides a peaceful alternative to more developed surf destinations in the region.

Occasional strong currentsShallow sandbarsCoastal development access restrictions

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

Fripp Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Fripp Island?
The current wave height at Fripp Island is 2-3ft with a 7.55s swell period. Wind is SE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Fripp Island surf forecast?
Our Fripp Island 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 Fripp Island?
The current breaking wave height at Fripp Island is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.4ft SE wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Fripp Island?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Fripp Island is Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.