Isle of Palms Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.80° N 79.73° W

Issued: 7 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Isle of Palms Pier sea temperature is
28.8° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with 153 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with SE 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tue
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
8
1.1
E
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.8
E
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.6
S
4
0.4
SE
8
0.7
SSW
4
1
S
6
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
43
47
153
35
75
79
35
74
32
21
65
12
14
26
20
62
40
36
55
27
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ENE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
15
SE
15
S
15
S
25
SSE
20
SSW
15
SW
25
S
25
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
9:19PM1.61m
9:27AM1.26m
9:54PM1.58m
10:06AM1.26m
10:29PM1.55m
10:44AM1.28m
11:03PM1.52m
11:24AM1.30m
11:40PM1.48m
12:07PM1.35m
00:21AM1.45m
12:56PM1.42m
1:09AM1.41m
1:49PM1.49m
Low Tide
3:26AM0.09m
3:09PM0.09m
4:02AM0.10m
3:47PM0.10m
4:37AM0.10m
4:27PM0.12m
5:13AM0.09m
5:11PM0.15m
5:51AM0.07m
6:00PM0.18m
6:34AM0.05m
6:56PM0.20m
7:22AM0.02m
7:59PM0.21m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
 mm
1
7
4
1
3
Temp °C
27
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
29
30
29
31
33
Feels °C
27
25
25
26
28
28
29
29
30
30
31
29
30
29
30
29
29
29
29
31
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
1.1
E
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.8
E
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.6
S
5
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.6
S
6
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
14
10
10
153
35
75
34
35
74
32
21
31
12
7
18
6
21
7
8
22
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
10
10
8
6
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
3
0.3
SE
4
0.6
SE
9
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.7
SSW
4
1
S
6
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
S
5
Energy kJ
26
43
47
50
79
47
1
3
65
11
14
26
20
62
40
36
55
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
561
81
81
81
81
81
81
318
876
219
248
1797
248
136
1174
248
694
1199
78
78
725
Best forecast wave conditions in South Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
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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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