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Surfside Beach Surf Forecast, South Carolina

South Carolina

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Surfside Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.25s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 7sSE

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Daily Forecast

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate SSE wind around 8mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|8mph SSE
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|5-9mph S
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSE.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|5-7mph SE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Surfside Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

Surfside Beach offers accessible, mellow beach breaks along South Carolina's Grand Strand, making it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to build their skills. The sandy bottom provides soft landings and consistent peeling waves that work best during fall and winter swells, with the break facing northwest and responding well to northeastern Atlantic swells. This family-friendly destination features a wide beach with good amenities, though crowds can build during peak summer tourist season and holiday weekends.

Swimmers in peak seasonRip currents in heavy swells

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

Surfside Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Surfside Beach?
The current wave height at Surfside Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.25s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Surfside Beach surf forecast?
Our Surfside 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Surfside Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Surfside Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.2ft SE wind swell 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 Surfside Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Surfside Beach is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.