Ocean Lakes Surf Forecast

/ Carolina South (23 breaks) / South Carolina (21 breaks) /

USA (1297 breaks) / Lat Long: (33.62° N 78.95° W)

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Ocean Lakes surfForecast / Carolina South / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 EDT

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Ocean Lakes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Ocean Lakes sea temperature is 24.7° C
(Which is 2.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Lakes this week:

The surf forecast for Ocean Lakes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Lakes in the next 12 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 5AM.

Wave Type	Time (EDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8AM (Mon 22nd Sep)	1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf	8AM (Mon 22nd Sep)	1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful	8AM (Mon 22nd Sep)	1.5ft (0.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Lakes over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.
		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24			Thu 25
	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
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	E	SE	ESE	SE	SE	E	E	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	S	S	ESE
Period(s) (?)	9	8	8	8	5	5	5	14	7	12	12	11	6	12	11	10	9	9	3	4	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	0	0	11	0	7	7	0	7	0	23	0	0	0	24	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
Wind (km/h)	SW	NE	SE	ENE	ENE	ESE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ESE	SW	ENE	SSE	NW	SSE	SSE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	off	cross	glass	off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	on	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	cross
High Tide / height (m)		6:19AM 1.68	6:43PM 1.86		7:03AM 1.76	7:24PM 1.85		7:44AM 1.82		8:02PM 1.81	8:23AM 1.86		8:38PM 1.76	9:01AM 1.87		9:13PM 1.70	9:38AM 1.84		9:48PM 1.62	10:16AM 1.79
Low Tide / height (m)	12:28AM 0.21	12:27PM 0.11		1:08AM 0.18	1:12PM 0.11		1:44AM 0.17	1:54PM 0.12		2:18AM 0.18		2:34PM 0.16	2:51AM 0.20		3:13PM 0.22	3:23AM 0.23		3:50PM 0.28	3:56AM 0.28		4:29PM 0.35

		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24			Thu 25
Sunrise	-	7:01	-	-	7:01	-	-	7:01	-	-	7:03	-	-	7:03	-	-	7:03	-	-	7:05	-
Sunset	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:14	-	-	7:13	-	-	7:10	-	-	7:09	-	-	7:07

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	25	26	26	25	25	26	24	24	27	25	21	25	24	25	26	25	26	28	26	26	27
Feels °C (?)	26	27	26	27	25	25	24	23	26	24	21	26	26	27	27	27	29	28	27	29	28

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Carolina South

Wind Update The wind is still cross-on at Ocean Lakes (light winds from the S at BUOY-MROS1 5 km from Ocean Lakes). 0.2m 7s swell from the SSE with a 0.2m 2s local chop, also from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Ocean Lakes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ocean Lakes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ocean Lakes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean Lakes 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 (Ocean Lakes) 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 Ocean Lakes 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.

Are you planning a vacation in South Carolina? If you are looking for accommodation near Ocean Lakes, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in South Carolina, consider staying in Socastee which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around South Carolina where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Myrtle Beach which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Georgetown and Florence.