Surf Forecasts:
Isle of Palms Pier surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with SSE 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 (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. 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+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isle of Palms Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer down at the Isle of Palms Pier. I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day stretch is looking pretty grim. There's a real dry spell of decent surf, so we're gonna be patient.
The water's sitting at about 85°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing heating up. The wave energy is weak for the entire run, with the combined energy of all swells never reaching a strong level. We're looking at a long gap of poor conditions. From the start of the period right through to the 8th of September, everything is showing as "poor surf conditions" with tiny swell – barely 0.7ft to 1ft, mostly from the SSE, SE, or ESE. The winds are a mess, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the periods are short, so there's no real power behind anything.
The first real, and I mean *only*, flicker of life comes on the morning of the 9th of September. We've got a light offshore wind from the west, leaving the lineup clean. The swell is a meager 3ft from the SE, but the energy is still weak at 86. Still, it's the best we'll see. By the afternoon, the wind turns against us again. The 10th of September brings a bit more energy – 144 of combined energy – but it's coupled with a fresh breeze from the NE making it lumpy, and then a strong cross-onshore, so it's unrideable.
So, the standout? If you're desperate, the morning of the 9th of September is your only real shot. The Isle of Palms Pier is a beach/pier break, inconsistent, and it only breaks occasionally. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the SE, and the wind is light offshore, so it'll be clean. But keep your expectations on the floor. This is a beginner spot, and the swell is small, so it's fine for a learner. The crowds are sometimes an issue, but with this tiny surf, they probably won't be.
Honestly, with the swell so small, the poor quality, and the wind setup, it's more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now. We're in for a blank run of nearly two weeks before that one morning on the 9th. It's not a bad run for the area, but it's a quiet one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 8 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:45PM1.70m | 7:53AM1.51m | 8:23PM1.71m | 8:32AM1.56m | 8:58PM1.70m | 9:11AM1.61m | 9:33PM1.68m | 9:49AM1.66m | 10:09PM1.63m | 10:30AM1.70m | 10:50PM1.58m | 11:16AM1.72m | 11:37PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:43AM0.18m | 1:45PM0.13m | 2:21AM0.14m | 2:28PM0.12m | 2:57AM0.10m | 3:10PM0.11m | 3:33AM0.07m | 3:54PM0.13m | 4:11AM0.05m | 4:40PM0.17m | 4:53AM0.05m | 5:31PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | 2 | 8 | 2 | — | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | SE 9 | E 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 10 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | ESE 9 | — | E 13 | ESE 9 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 8 | — | 3 | 32 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | — | S 5 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | S 3 | — | S 2 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 11 | — | — | 10 | — | 15 | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2248 | 307 | 472 | 1398 | 236 | 21 | 271 | 144 | 271 | 472 | 497 | 348 | 2358 | 1361 | 1132 | 1132 | 1397 | 694 | 1411 | 239 |
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