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Hunting Island Surf Forecast, South Carolina

South Carolina

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

Current Conditions

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

Daily Forecast

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

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, calm winds, fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|3-5mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with 7mph SE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|6-9mph E
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Forecast Charts

Hunting Island Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Hunting Island offers mellow, rolling beach breaks along South Carolina's mid-coast, making it an ideal spot for learning surfers and those seeking a more relaxed session. The sandy bottom and gradual slope create forgiving, fun waves that work best during fall swells when Atlantic storms send consistent NW-facing waves to the beach. This protected barrier island spot tends to stay less crowded than nearby breaks, providing plenty of space to practice and progress.

Occasional strong rip currentsJellyfish in summer monthsSharp shells in sand

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

Hunting Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Hunting Island?
The current wave height at Hunting Island is 2-3ft with a 7.55s swell period. Wind is SSE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Hunting Island surf forecast?
Our Hunting 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 Hunting Island?
The current breaking wave height at Hunting 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 Hunting Island?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hunting Island is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.