Holden Beach surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holden Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Holden Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Holden Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holden Beach over the next 16 days.
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