Charleston surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, W swell with 7,637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Charleston this week:
The surf forecast for Charleston over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Charleston in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Charleston over the next 16 days.
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