13th Ave South Surfside surf break

13th Ave South Surfside surfForecast / Carolina South / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 EST
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13th Ave South Surfside surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 13th Ave South Surfside sea temperature is
11.1° C
(Which is 9.4°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 13th Ave South Surfside this week:

The surf forecast for 13th Ave South Surfside over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 13th Ave South Surfside in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 23rd Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 23rd Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 24th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 13th Ave South Surfside over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Drizzle on Fri night followed by colder weather and a heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Sat night. Icy conditions (max 12°C on Fri morning, min -7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
ESE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)89999109999910799999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)91919192024222242424238132283212135106110818148
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
5
NNW
15
NE
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
NNW
10
NNW
25
NNE
30
NE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:32PM
1.39
9:03AM
1.62
9:15PM
1.42
9:45AM
1.56
10:01PM
1.44
10:30AM
1.48
10:52PM
1.46
11:20AM
1.39
11:47PM
1.48
12:16PM
1.31
12:48AM
1.50
1:17PM
1.25
1:52AM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:42PM
-0.05
2:43AM
-0.06
3:20PM
-0.06
3:26AM
-0.05
3:58PM
-0.07
4:11AM
-0.03
4:40PM
-0.08
5:01AM
0.00
5:24PM
-0.08
5:58AM
0.04
6:15PM
-0.08
7:02AM
0.07
7:14PM
-0.09
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--
Sunset-5:34--5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:39-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light snow
light snow
heavy snow
light snow
light snow
light snow
light snow
light snow
light snow
Rain (mm)
-----------1---------
Temp. °C68510121314161512124-5-7-5-4-3-1-1-1-2
Feels °C (?)24-17101210131299-4-14-16-14-12-10-7-7-7-9
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Information about the 13th Ave South Surfside Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 13th Ave South Surfside provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at 13th Ave South Surfside can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 13th Ave South Surfside 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 (13th Ave South Surfside) 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 13th Ave South Surfside 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.

13th Ave South Surfside is 2 km (1 miles) from Myrtle Beach. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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