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Cherry Grove Pier Surf Forecast

South Carolina

Cherry Grove Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
7.8s
Wind
5mph
WNW / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 6sSE
Secondary
0.8ft @ 8sSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Cherry Grove Pier is a welcoming beach break located in the northern reaches of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering accessible waves suitable for surfers of all skill levels. The sandy bottom and gradual beach approach create forgiving conditions, with consistent waist-to-shoulder-high waves during fall and winter swells. The iconic pier provides a scenic landmark and can create interesting wave patterns nearby, making it a popular local spot that balances fun waves with convenience.

Pier pilingsSwimmers in summer monthsOccasional rip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

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

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with glassy conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|Calm

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Cherry Grove Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cherry Grove Pier?
The current wave height at Cherry Grove Pier is 0-1ft with a 7.8s swell period. Wind is WNW at 5mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Cherry Grove Pier surf forecast?
Our Cherry Grove Pier 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.