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Isle of Palms Pier Surf Forecast
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Isle of Palms Pier surfForecast / Carolina South / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Isle of Palms Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Isle of Palms Pier sea temperature is
15.4° C
(Which is 4.2°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Isle of Palms Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Isle of Palms Pier in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isle of Palms Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 284 | 152 | 69 | 150 | 30 | 31 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 35 | 124 | 150 | 200 | 196 | 134 | 90 | 75 | 64 | 52 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:34AM 1.60 | 2:12PM 1.27 | 2:45AM 1.56 | 3:24PM 1.28 | 3:57AM 1.54 | 4:33PM 1.34 | 5:03AM 1.55 | 5:36PM 1.42 | 6:01AM 1.57 | 6:31PM 1.52 | 6:51AM 1.59 | 7:20PM 1.61 | 7:35AM 1.58 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:50PM -0.00 | 7:56AM 0.13 | 7:57PM 0.05 | 9:05AM 0.14 | 9:08PM 0.06 | 10:10AM 0.12 | 10:17PM 0.04 | 11:08AM 0.07 | 11:19PM -0.00 | 12:00PM 0.01 | 12:16AM -0.05 | 12:48PM -0.03 | 1:08AM -0.09 | 1:31PM -0.06 | |||||||||
Tue 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | ||
| Sunset | 7:32 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | ||
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Information about the Isle of Palms Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Isle of Palms Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Isle of Palms Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Isle of Palms Pier 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 (Isle of Palms Pier) 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 Isle of Palms Pier 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.
Isle of Palms Pier is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Mount Pleasant. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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