Isle of Palms Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.80° N 79.73° W

Isle of Palms Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Isle of Palms Pier sea temperature is
29.6° C
1.9° 

Isle of Palms Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Isle of Palms Pier surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSW swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 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 Thursday (Jul 09) 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 0.3m and 9s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 11th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isle of Palms Pier over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real about what’s on offer for Isle of Palms Pier over the next couple of weeks. I’ve scanned the charts, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: the surf situation is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak, and mostly messy conditions. The first decent recommendation doesn’t appear until well into the run, so don’t hold your breath.

The entire 16-day window is dominated by small swells, mostly from the south and southwest, with periods that are frustratingly short. The combined wave energy is weak, often sitting in the low double digits or even single digits – a real energy drought. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, reading 85° on the 8th, but that’s about the only good news.

The only real standout – and I use that term loosely – is the morning of Thursday, July 9th. A small S swell of 2ft creeps in with a 5-second period, but the secret weapon here is the WSW wind blowing clean cross-offshore. The guidance says “clean” conditions, and for a spot that’s usually exposed to the SE, that’s a rare moment of order. The energy is still low at 54, but it’s the only time in the near future that looks surfable. It’s a beginner-friendly wave on a beach/pier setup, but be aware crowds are possible here.

After that morning, it’s back to the slop. The next couple of weeks are filled with fresh cross-shore breezes, lumpy chop, and spits of rain. Strong winds from the south-southwest on the 9th, 10th, and 11th will trash whatever small bump is there. By the 12th, we’re down to 1ft, which is pretty much flat.

The second week doesn’t improve. From the 15th onward, we see a few more glimpses of clean conditions with light offshore or cross-off winds, but the swell is pathetic – 1ft to 1ft, mostly from the SE with a long period of 8-9 seconds. That long period is a tease; it means the tiny bit of energy is drawn out with long waits between sets. The combined energy is still well under 100, so it’s just a ripple.

There’s a moment on Tuesday, July 14th afternoon with glassy conditions and zero wind, but the swell is a measly 1ft from the SE. It’s flat, but it’s pretty. On Saturday, July 18th morning, we get a moderate offshore wind from the WNW, but again, it’s on a 1ft, 5-second bump. Clean, but not enough to ride.

Look, the honest truth is there’s no real window of quality surf here. The combined energy is never above 73 for the entire 16 days, and most days it’s sitting in the teens or twenties. For a spot that’s inconsistent to begin with, this is a proper blank run. If you’re desperate for a paddle on the 9th morning, you might get a few knee-high crumbly ones. Otherwise, the winds are better suited for a kite than a surfboard. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wed
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.7
SW
5
1
S
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
S
6
1.1
S
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
S
6
0.9
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.5
S
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
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9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
SE
8
0.4
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
25
43
33
24
61
52
41
31
50
17
20
14
12
19
19
40
34
17
11
22
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
15
WSW
35
SSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
35
SSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
40
SSW
30
SW
15
SW
20
S
10
S
15
NE
15
ENE
5
ENE
20
NNE
15
ENE
5
NE
5
NNE
20
S
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
3:02AM1.34m
3:49PM1.64m
4:07AM1.33m
4:54PM1.71m
5:15AM1.33m
5:59PM1.79m
6:22AM1.36m
7:01PM1.84m
7:26AM1.41m
8:01PM1.88m
8:27AM1.45m
8:57PM1.88m
9:26AM1.49m
Low Tide
9:06PM0.20m
9:12AM-0.05m
10:14PM0.17m
10:12AM-0.09m
11:20PM0.11m
11:14AM-0.13m
00:22AM0.04m
12:15PM-0.17m
1:21AM-0.02m
1:16PM-0.20m
2:16AM-0.08m
2:13PM-0.22m
3:08AM-0.12m
3:09PM-0.20m
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6:18
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8:30
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 mm
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8
5
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9
4
4
28
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1
Temp °C
30
32
32
29
30
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28
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Feels °C
30
32
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31
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29
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24
29
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30
28
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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.

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