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Holly Beach surfForecast / Louisiana / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 10 Dec 2025 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Holly Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Holly Beach sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holly Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Holly Beach in the next 12 days are 0.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 14) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 12th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holly Beach over the next 12 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Icy conditions (max 22°C on Sat night, min -3°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | - | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:01AM 0.64 | 9:12PM 0.79 | 10:00AM 0.67 | 9:40PM 0.76 | 11:27AM 0.73 | 10:03PM 0.74 | 12:29PM 0.79 | 10:24PM 0.73 | 1:17PM 0.85 | 10:44PM 0.72 | 1:58PM 0.90 | 11:05PM 0.72 | 2:37PM 0.93 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:13AM 0.53 | 2:11PM 0.41 | 3:59AM 0.45 | 3:27PM 0.50 | 4:36AM 0.37 | 4:43PM 0.57 | 5:09AM 0.30 | 5:52PM 0.61 | 5:39AM 0.23 | 6:52PM 0.64 | 6:09AM 0.18 | 7:42PM 0.67 | 6:41AM 0.13 | |||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 2 | 2 | -6 | -1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 16 | |
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Information about the Holly Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Holly Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Holly Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Holly 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 (Holly 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 Holly 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.
Are you planning a vacation in Louisiana? If you are looking for accommodation near Holly Beach, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Louisiana, consider staying in Orange which is 36 km (22 miles) away. Other places in and around Louisiana where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Atreco which is 47 km (29 miles) away, Port Arthur, Groves and Port Neches.
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