Charleston surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,289 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Charleston over the next 16 days.
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