Surfside Pier surfForecast / Carolina South / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 EDT
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Surfside Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Surfside Pier sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surfside Pier this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Surfside Pier in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Pier over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the ENE by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sun
3
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
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.8
SSW
4
0.7
S
5
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
E
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.3
NE
4
0.1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
99
83
74
48
31
10
17
20
27
29
16
13
8
10
23
8
8
8
3
3
3
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
20
NE
20
ESE
20
E
10
ENE
10
SE
10
S
15
SW
25
SW
10
SW
25
N
25
N
15
N
15
E
15
SE
15
SW
15
NNE
10
SSW
15
NW
15
NE
5
SSW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
6:25AM1.32m
7:01PM1.39m
7:14AM1.30m
7:48PM1.45m
8:00AM1.28m
8:31PM1.49m
8:41AM1.26m
9:11PM1.50m
9:20AM1.23m
9:48PM1.49m
9:57AM1.19m
10:25PM1.47m
10:32AM1.16m
Low Tide
1:03AM0.09m
1:28PM0.04m
1:57AM0.06m
2:13PM0.02m
2:45AM0.04m
2:55PM0.00m
3:30AM0.03m
3:34PM-0.00m
4:11AM0.03m
4:12PM0.01m
4:51AM0.04m
4:48PM0.04m
5:30AM0.07m
5:25PM0.07m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
1
3
4
7
1
1
Temp °C
15
14
17
17
16
18
19
21
20
20
19
20
20
17
19
21
14
16
16
15
16
10
10
13
14
15
16
18
21
18
20
18
15
19
14
16
19
10
16
14
10
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.5
E
6
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
E
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
3
3
16
6
17
20
8
8
16
13
7
8
23
8
8
1
3
3
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
S
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.1
S
5
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
4
7
3
1
1
1
2
2
8
3
17
1
8
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
11
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
5
2
1
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.5
S
3
0.8
SSW
4
0.7
S
5
0.5
N
3
0.4
ENE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
NE
3
0.3
NE
4
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
99
83
74
48
31
10
4
27
29
4
10
3
1
1
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
619
789
789
69
109
249
69
100
250
24
36
89
160
166
364
242
431
789
400
646
387
Best forecast wave conditions in South Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
9
7
5
7
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
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Information about the Surfside Pier Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a vacation in South Carolina? If you are looking for accommodation near Surfside Pier, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in South Carolina, consider staying in Socastee which is 9 km (6 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 12 km (7 miles) away, Georgetown and Florence.

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