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Isle of Palms Pier surf break

Isle of Palms Pier surfForecast / Carolina South / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 EDT
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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
15.0° C
 (Which is 4.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Mar 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 19th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 24th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
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.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.7
ESE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
1
SSW
0.5
S
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)8899979999910999556558
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1023505073737371717053525035163736316014196
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
20
NNW
20
NE
10
E
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
ESE
0
ESE
10
NE
15
SE
15
SW
25
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
35
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glasscrossoncrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:43PM
1.54
8:12AM
1.57
8:24PM
1.63
8:51AM
1.57
9:06PM
1.70
9:32AM
1.55
9:50PM
1.74
10:16AM
1.50
10:37PM
1.75
11:05AM
1.43
11:29PM
1.71
12:00PM
1.36
12:28AM
1.66
1:03PM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:43AM
-0.09
2:05PM
-0.10
2:30AM
-0.13
2:46PM
-0.16
3:17AM
-0.15
3:27PM
-0.19
4:05AM
-0.12
4:10PM
-0.18
4:55AM
-0.07
4:57PM
-0.14
5:49AM
0.00
5:50PM
-0.07
6:50AM
0.08
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--7:24--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:20--7:18--7:16
Sunset7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:31--
clear
clear
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clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1110691010121414151516232222242123242212
Feels °C (?)4306657131111121119192121182120185
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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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