South End Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.32° N 79.17° W

Issued: 7 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's South End sea temperature is
26.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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


South End surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with 188 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SSW swell.

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 Friday (Jun 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
7
0.7
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.5
S
4
1.1
S
5
1
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
1.3
S
5
1.1
SW
5
0.5
SE
6
1
S
5
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
159
145
43
18
20
15
15
15
9
10
59
51
15
92
69
19
41
40
23
58
27
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
NE
10
ESE
5
S
10
E
15
SE
10
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
NW
5
NW
15
S
5
SSW
5
W
15
S
10
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:03PM1.45m
1:17AM1.59m
2:04PM1.46m
2:13AM1.48m
3:01PM1.48m
3:06AM1.38m
3:55PM1.49m
3:57AM1.29m
4:45PM1.50m
4:47AM1.22m
5:34PM1.51m
5:37AM1.17m
6:22PM1.52m
Low Tide
6:33PM-0.02m
7:17AM-0.03m
7:32PM0.09m
8:09AM0.02m
8:35PM0.18m
9:02AM0.07m
9:41PM0.23m
9:55AM0.10m
10:42PM0.26m
10:45AM0.12m
11:37PM0.25m
11:31AM0.14m
00:25AM0.23m
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:28
8:28
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
 mm
7
1
17
Temp °C
25
31
30
27
29
28
29
29
27
29
30
28
32
34
31
28
31
27
27
30
28
Feels °C
24
31
32
25
28
29
30
28
29
30
30
29
32
34
32
31
33
28
30
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.3
SE
7
0.7
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SE
9
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.9
S
6
0.5
SE
6
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SE
7
Energy kJ
7
8
43
18
20
15
15
15
9
6
3
8
15
48
19
40
23
37
27
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
9
0.6
SW
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
7
7
12
11
7
1
1
6
6
3
3
3
20
5
4
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.4
SW
6
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
7
7
8
6
6
3
5
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
7
0.3
W
3
0.6
NE
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.5
S
3
0.5
S
4
1.1
S
5
1
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
1.3
S
5
1.1
SW
5
0.6
SSW
5
1
S
5
0.7
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
159
145
1
9
3
6
10
59
51
15
92
69
17
41
58
10
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)
396
27
0
241
213
835
386
782
868
1055
688
0
161
241
0
0
600
0
78
2042
27
Best forecast wave conditions in South Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
1
3
1
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
8
9
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
8
8
9
9
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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.

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