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Burkes Beach Surf Forecast

South Carolina

Burkes Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.1s
Wind
5mph
NNE / Gusts 9mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.8ft @ 7sESE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
ESE
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

Burkes Beach is a mellow, sandy beach break located on the South Carolina coast near Charleston, offering forgiving rollers that are perfect for learning surfers and those seeking a relaxed session. The beach faces west-northwest, picking up swell best from fall and winter Atlantic storm systems while remaining sheltered from the worst summer hurricanes. With its sandy bottom and gentle approach, this spot provides a stress-free environment to progress your skills without the intensity of more exposed breaks.

Occasional rip currentsStrong summer heat

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Burkes Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Burkes Beach?
The current wave height at Burkes Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.1s swell period. Wind is NNE at 5mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Burkes Beach surf forecast?
Our Burkes Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.