Deep South
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the NE.
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the NE.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Holly Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Holly Beach, Deep South. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light NE winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light WNW winds.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light NNW winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light NW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle NW breeze.
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Test description for Holly Beach
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Holly Beach is 0-1ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is NE at 4mph. 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 Holly Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.7ft S 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Holly Beach is Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 1ft waves, a 4s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Holly Beach works best with a S swell and N 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 Holly 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.
Holly Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Test description for Holly Beach
The prime season at Holly Beach is summer, 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 Holly Beach include strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
