Surf Forecasts:
Isle of Palms Pier surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Isle of Palms Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Isle of Palms Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Isle of Palms Pier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isle of Palms Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch is gonna be a grind. The next two weeks at Isle of Palms Pier are looking like a tough time for anyone wanting to get a proper wave. The truth is, there’s nothing here that screams "go," and the first real hint of something surfable doesn’t show up until the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. Before that, you’re looking at a solid six days of flat, choppy, and just plain ugly conditions. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re staring at the flat ocean.
The first flicker of hope comes Wednesday morning, August 12th. We’ve got a tiny 2ft SW swell sneaking in, with a period of 5 seconds. It’s weak, with combined energy of just 42 (weak), but the wind is offshore from the WSW at 15 km/h, cleaning it right up. For a beach/pier setup, this is about as good as it gets in a bad run. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and that’s the truth. It’s a scrap, not a session. The next morning, Thursday, August 13th, is similar – clean, tiny, 2ft SSW swell, but it’s so small you’ll be bouncing on the sandbar.
Then, on Saturday morning, August 15th, there’s a slight pulse. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, with a 5-second period, and combined energy of 68 (weak). The wind is offshore from the WNW at 10 km/h, making it clean. Again, it’s "surfable but very ordinary." For a beginner-friendly spot like this, that 3ft is manageable, but it’s not going to get the heart racing. The swell direction is right on the optimum SE, but the period is short, so the waves will be crumbly and weak.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, the best bet is the morning of Saturday, August 15th. It’s the only day with a touch of size and clean wind. But honestly, this is a "stay home and wait for a better forecast" kind of outlook. The crowds are "sometimes" a problem here, but honestly, I doubt many will be bothering.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
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 kJ | 23 | 16 | 43 | 34 | 56 | 77 | 173 | 80 | 64 | 38 | 34 | 54 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 25 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:41AM1.39m | 2:25PM1.65m | 2:44AM1.35m | 3:32PM1.69m | 3:54AM1.35m | 4:42PM1.74m | 5:06AM1.37m | 5:49PM1.80m | 6:14AM1.43m | 6:51PM1.85m | 7:16AM1.51m | 7:48PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:49AM0.02m | 8:51PM0.26m | 8:51AM0.01m | 9:59PM0.23m | 9:56AM-0.01m | 11:05PM0.18m | 11:01AM-0.04m | 00:07AM0.11m | 12:04PM-0.09m | 1:04AM0.04m | 1:04PM-0.12m | 1:56AM-0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 8:14 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 11 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 23 | 16 | 43 | 2 | 56 | 77 | 97 | 80 | 64 | 38 | 34 | 54 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 21 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 173 | — | — | — | — | 37 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 560 | 514 | 1397 | 318 | 516 | 862 | 205 | 85 | 136 | 205 | 318 | 970 | 318 | 318 | 1930 | 372 | 271 | 780 | 78 |
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