Surfside Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.60° N 78.97° W

Issued: 1 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Surfside Pier sea temperature is
26.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Surfside Pier surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with 150 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surfside Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Surfside Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Surfside Pier in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 27th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 27th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 30th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.5
S
5
0.7
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.6
ESE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.6
E
5
0.8
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
35
12
6
17
10
10
25
8
12
25
48
21
21
12
23
22
21
20
17
47
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
WSW
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SSW
10
SSW
30
S
20
SW
15
W
25
S
10
NW
5
NNW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
ENE
20
ESE
15
E
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:08PM1.33m
5:10AM1.13m
5:59PM1.36m
6:01AM1.10m
6:47PM1.38m
6:50AM1.09m
7:33PM1.41m
7:37AM1.09m
8:17PM1.42m
8:21AM1.09m
8:58PM1.43m
9:03AM1.09m
9:37PM1.44m
Low Tide
11:23AM0.07m
00:05AM0.20m
12:13PM0.08m
00:59AM0.19m
1:01PM0.08m
1:50AM0.17m
1:48PM0.07m
2:37AM0.15m
2:33PM0.06m
3:22AM0.13m
3:15PM0.05m
4:04AM0.11m
3:56PM0.05m
4:44AM0.10m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:30
 mm
24
5
2
Temp °C
31
34
31
25
26
25
27
27
26
29
29
29
32
33
31
30
32
30
26
27
26
Feels °C
31
31
32
23
24
25
29
27
28
30
27
29
33
33
31
32
35
33
27
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
0.7
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.3
SE
8
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
2
35
12
6
14
5
10
25
8
12
6
20
21
9
12
23
22
21
20
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.2
S
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.4
SE
6
0.3
E
4
0.2
S
5
0.2
ESE
3
0.5
S
5
0.3
SE
8
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
5
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
10
3
2
1
15
11
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
6
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.4
ENE
4
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
4
0.6
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
S
5
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
S
5
0.3
ENE
3
0.6
E
5
0.8
E
6
Energy kJ
13
5
17
25
4
25
48
21
1
7
2
17
47
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)
619
483
89
619
845
483
1014
2051
483
707
619
361
36
1328
24
31
1040
100
431
2168
33
Best forecast wave conditions in South Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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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