South End surfForecast / Carolina South / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 EDT
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South End surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South End sea temperature is
15.4° C
(Which is 4.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South End this week:

The surf forecast for South End over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South End in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 18th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 19th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 24th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South End over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon night).

Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SE
1
E
0.9
ESE
1.2
E
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.8
S
1.8
ENE
1.7
E
1.8
ENE
1.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)999999999995556668988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)78165135230106119119108614444333036459547362425448234
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
E
5
NE
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
SW
20
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
10
W
15
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
30
NE
30
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrossoncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:54PM
1.61
9:21AM
1.58
9:36PM
1.69
10:03AM
1.56
10:19PM
1.73
10:49AM
1.51
11:06PM
1.73
11:39AM
1.43
12:00AM
1.69
12:36PM
1.34
12:59AM
1.63
1:40PM
1.28
2:05AM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:28PM
-0.14
2:56AM
-0.16
3:08PM
-0.20
3:42AM
-0.18
3:50PM
-0.22
4:28AM
-0.16
4:34PM
-0.21
5:17AM
-0.12
5:20PM
-0.16
6:08AM
-0.04
6:11PM
-0.09
7:06AM
0.05
7:08PM
-0.01
8:13AM
0.14
Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13
Sunset7:25--7:27--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----------2-1---18----
Temp. °C101091312131514182420212420242822812119
Feels °C (?)653991012111422192123182226201555
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Information about the South End Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for South End provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at South End can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South End 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 (South End) 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 South End 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.

South End is 14 km (9 miles) from Georgetown. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Georgetown. Georgetown has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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