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Edisto Beach Surf Forecast
/ Carolina South (23 breaks) / South Carolina (21 breaks) /
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Edisto Beach surfForecast / Carolina South / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 27 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Edisto Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Edisto Beach sea temperature is
21.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Edisto Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Edisto Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Edisto Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 12 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | E 4 | E 10 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | E 6 | ESE 6 | |
41 | 57 | 108 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 29 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 32 | 18 | 12 | 30 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 5:59PM1.87m | 6:08AM1.78m | 6:45PM1.94m | 6:53AM1.77m | 7:26PM1.98m | 7:34AM1.76m | 8:04PM2.00m | 8:14AM1.74m | 8:40PM2.00m | 8:52AM1.71m | 9:14PM1.97m | 9:29AM1.66m | 9:48PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:34AM0.06m | 00:04AM0.07m | 12:19PM0.02m | 00:53AM0.03m | 1:01PM0.00m | 1:38AM0.01m | 1:40PM0.01m | 2:21AM0.01m | 2:17PM0.03m | 3:01AM0.03m | 2:53PM0.07m | 3:39AM0.07m | 3:28PM0.12m | 4:15AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
12 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | — | E 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 11 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | ESE 3 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 |
 kJ | 4 | — | 41 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 12 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 12 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | — | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 4 | S 5 | ENE 5 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 10 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | SE 6 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | 41 | 57 | 108 | — | — | 19 | 6 | 13 | 29 | 29 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 32 | 18 | 12 | 30 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 715 | 142 | 241 | 333 | 267 | 241 | 78 | 78 | 139 | 41 | 265 | 324 | 324 | 715 | 265 | 279 | 279 | 139 | 309 | 391 | 373 |
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Information about the Edisto Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Edisto Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Edisto Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Edisto Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Edisto Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Edisto Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Edisto Beach is 40 km (25 miles) from the city of Port Royal. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Royal. Port Royal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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