Holly Beach Surf Forecast, Deep South
Deep South
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.55s
Wind
11mph
SSE / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
1.9ft @ 4sSSE
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with 11mph from the SSE.
6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|10-12mph SSE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorPatience pays off today — morning is poor with 2-3ft. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to poor - fair by PM.
6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|13-17mph SSE
Forecast Charts
Holly Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Summer
Test description for Holly Beach
Strong currents
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Holly Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Holly Beach?
The current wave height at Holly Beach is 1-2ft with a 3.55s swell period. Wind is SSE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Holly Beach surf forecast?
Our Holly 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 Holly Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Holly Beach is 1-2ft, produced by 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 Holly Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Holly Beach is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.