Edisto Beach surfForecast / Carolina South / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 EDT
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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
21.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Edisto Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Edisto Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Edisto Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Edisto Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.9
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.9
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.5
ESE
5
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
5
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SSW
4
0.1
SE
10
0.5
S
3
1.4
S
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
2
5
6
10
39
48
17
46
5
15
6
3
7
3
4
5
178
36
24
13
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
S
15
S
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
15
SW
30
SW
20
NNW
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
SW
15
SW
15
S
10
SW
10
WSW
15
S
5
WSW
15
W
20
SW
15
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:45AM1.54m
11:01PM1.79m
11:27AM1.50m
11:44PM1.73m
12:13PM1.47m
00:32AM1.68m
1:04PM1.48m
1:24AM1.65m
1:57PM1.51m
2:18AM1.64m
2:51PM1.58m
3:14AM1.65m
3:47PM1.69m
4:11AM1.67m
Low Tide
4:40PM0.23m
5:30AM0.27m
5:19PM0.29m
6:11AM0.33m
6:03PM0.35m
6:56AM0.36m
6:53PM0.39m
7:46AM0.36m
7:53PM0.41m
8:42AM0.31m
8:58PM0.38m
9:38AM0.23m
10:04PM0.31m
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
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6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:26
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8:05
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
7
3
1
4
10
1
Temp °C
21
21
21
23
23
23
23
22
21
18
20
20
23
24
24
24
25
25
24
29
28
19
19
20
22
21
23
21
21
20
16
18
20
23
25
26
26
27
28
24
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.6
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.3
E
6
0.2
S
4
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
S
4
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
2
2
2
4
10
39
25
4
21
5
5
6
1
7
1
4
3
60
36
6
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.1
E
11
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
S
5
0.2
E
5
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
3
1
3
17
17
2
3
7
2
2
1
3
2
6
6
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
1
2
3
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.5
S
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.9
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.9
S
5
0.3
NE
3
0.5
ESE
5
0.4
S
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.5
S
3
1.4
S
7
0.5
S
7
Energy kJ
2
2
5
6
6
23
48
16
46
2
15
4
3
5
178
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
851
867
269
180
867
253
139
178
77
410
740
859
575
579
324
324
864
0
23
379
213
Best forecast wave conditions in South Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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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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