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Lat Long: 32.50° N 80.29° W

Edisto Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Edisto Beach sea temperature is
19.7°C
4.0° 

Edisto Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Edisto Beach surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, E swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with E swell.

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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 27th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 27th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 27th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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524
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270
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138
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:07AM2.23m
8:32PM1.96m
8:54AM2.27m
9:19PM1.93m
9:43AM2.26m
10:11PM1.87m
10:37AM2.21m
11:09PM1.81m
11:38AM2.14m
00:15AM1.76m
12:44PM2.07m
1:23AM1.75m
1:49PM2.02m
2:30AM1.78m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.10m
2:48AM-0.04m
3:27PM0.09m
3:36AM-0.05m
4:18PM0.12m
4:26AM-0.01m
5:10PM0.17m
5:19AM0.05m
6:06PM0.24m
6:17AM0.14m
7:05PM0.30m
7:20AM0.21m
8:09PM0.33m
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Temp °C
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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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