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South Washout Surf Forecast, South Carolina

South Carolina

The Washout1-2ftFolly Beach Pier1-2ftSullivan's Island1-2ft
South Washout surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.4s
Wind
6mph
SSE / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.3ft @ 7sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate SSE wind around 7mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|7mph SSE
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light S winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|5-8mph SSE
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SE.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|5-7mph ESE
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South Washout Surf Spot Guide

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

South Washout is a mellow beach break on South Carolina's coast that picks up swell from northwestern directions, making it an excellent choice when Atlantic swells wrap around the barrier islands. The sandy bottom and gradual beach slope create forgiving, rolling waves perfect for learning or improving your skills without intensity. This relatively undiscovered spot offers a peaceful surf session with minimal crowds and plenty of room to practice your technique.

Occasional strong currentsShallow areas during low tide

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

South Washout Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for South Washout?
The current wave height at South Washout is 1-2ft with a 7.4s swell period. Wind is SSE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the South Washout surf forecast?
Our South Washout 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 South Washout?
The current breaking wave height at South Washout is 1-2ft, 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 South Washout?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf South Washout 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.