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Ocean Lakes surfForecast / Carolina South / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.6° C
(Which is 3.2°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Lakes this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Lakes in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 11th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Lakes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | |
14 | 27 | 25 | 52 | 47 | 31 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 163 | 320 | 58 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 11:10AM1.20m | 11:36PM1.47m | 11:59AM1.18m | 00:24AM1.43m | 12:53PM1.20m | 1:17AM1.41m | 1:49PM1.26m | 2:12AM1.42m | 2:45PM1.37m | 3:08AM1.45m | 3:39PM1.51m | 4:02AM1.50m | 4:31PM1.67m | 4:56AM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:01PM0.24m | 5:59AM0.23m | 5:45PM0.30m | 6:46AM0.26m | 6:35PM0.34m | 7:37AM0.27m | 7:34PM0.37m | 8:30AM0.24m | 8:39PM0.37m | 9:23AM0.19m | 9:46PM0.31m | 10:15AM0.11m | 10:50PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 21 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | E 8 | SE 12 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 4 |
 kJ | — | 27 | 25 | 18 | 10 | 31 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 90 | 58 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 5 | — | ESE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 6 | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | ESE 8 | — | SE 12 | E 8 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 9 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | — | 6 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | S 5 | — | ENE 3 | E 5 | ESE 3 | SSW 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 7 | S 7 | — | NNE 3 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 20 | 15 | 52 | 47 | — | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 163 | 320 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 251 | 934 | 123 | 434 | 253 | 37 | 216 | 800 | 638 | 1191 | 28 | 158 | 436 | 444 | 436 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 616 | 825 | 524 |
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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 16 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.
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