Garden City Pier Surf Forecast, South Carolina
South Carolina
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.25s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 7sSE
Wind Swell
1.9ft @ 4sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light SSW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|5-7mph S
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SE breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|4-7mph SE
Forecast Charts
Garden City Pier Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall
Garden City Pier offers accessible beach break waves along South Carolina's Grand Strand, with the pier structure providing a convenient landmark and focal point for surfers. The sandy bottom and gentle beach break characteristics make this an ideal spot for learners and intermediate surfers looking to progress their skills. As a developed beach town location, expect moderate crowds especially during peak tourist seasons and weekends.
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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Garden City Pier Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Garden City Pier?
The current wave height at Garden City Pier is 1-2ft with a 7.25s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Garden City Pier surf forecast?
Our Garden City 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Garden City Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Garden City Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 1.9ft SSE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Garden City Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Garden City Pier is Sunday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.