South Carolina
Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with moderate SSE wind around 7mph and poor conditions.
Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with moderate SSE wind around 7mph and poor conditions.
Best window·Friday 7AM–10AM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Springmaid Beach, South Carolina. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with moderate SSE wind around 7mph and fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with light winds out of the SSW and fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 5s with 11mph WSW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the S and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 5s with gentle N breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on ENE swell at 6s with 14mph out of the NE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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Springmaid Beach is a accessible sandy beach break located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering consistent waves that work well for learners and intermediate surfers. The gradual seafloor and forgiving sand bottom make it an ideal spot for progression, with peaks forming across the beach during moderate to good swell. This family-friendly break combines surfing with the broader appeal of Myrtle Beach's vacation atmosphere, making it popular with visiting surfers year-round.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Springmaid Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.9s swell period. Wind is SSE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Springmaid Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2ft SE primary swell at 9s. 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 Springmaid Beach is Friday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Springmaid Beach works best with a NE swell and NW 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 Springmaid 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.
Springmaid Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Springmaid Beach is a accessible sandy beach break located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering consistent waves that work well for learners and intermediate surfers. The gradual seafloor and forgiving sand bottom make it an ideal spot for progression, with peaks forming across the beach during moderate to good swell. This family-friendly break combines surfing with the broader appeal of Myrtle Beach's vacation atmosphere, making it popular with visiting surfers year-round.
The prime season at Springmaid Beach is fall, 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 Springmaid Beach include swimmers, undertow during high swell, occasional jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Springmaid 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).
