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Isle of Palms Pier Surf Forecast, South Carolina

South Carolina

Sullivan's Island1-2ftThe Washout1-2ftSouth Washout1-2ft
Isle of Palms Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.4s
Wind
3mph
S / Gusts 9mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.3ft @ 7sSE

Daily Forecast

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 7s with light winds out of the S. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|5-6mph SSE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SE breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|4-8mph E
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Isle of Palms Pier Surf Spot Guide

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

Isle of Palms Pier is a user-friendly beach break offering consistent, mellow waves suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides soft landings and forgiving conditions, while the pier itself offers a convenient reference point and some protection from strong currents. Best during fall and winter swells when Atlantic storm systems send cleaner, longer-period waves toward this northeast-facing South Carolina coast.

Pier pilingsCrowded beach areaOccasional strong rip currents

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

Isle of Palms Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Isle of Palms Pier?
The current wave height at Isle of Palms Pier is 2-3ft with a 7.4s swell period. Wind is S at 3mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Isle of Palms Pier surf forecast?
Our Isle of Palms 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 Isle of Palms Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Isle of Palms Pier is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.3ft SE primary swell at 7s. 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 Isle of Palms Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Isle of Palms Pier is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.