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Dunes Cove Surf Forecast

South Carolina

Dunes Cove surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.7s
Wind
3mph
NNE / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.9ft @ 8sSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Dunes Cove is a forgiving sandy beach break located along South Carolina's central coast, offering consistent small to medium waves ideal for learning and progression. The NW-facing break works best with northeast Atlantic swells during fall and winter months when cold fronts generate quality wave trains. Protected by natural dune formations and backed by quieter residential areas, this spot delivers mellow, peeling waves with plenty of room to spread out.

Occasional rip currentsShallow sandbars at low tide

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and poor - fair.

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

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on ESE swell at 8s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm

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Dunes Cove Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Dunes Cove?
The current wave height at Dunes Cove is 1-2ft with a 7.7s swell period. Wind is NNE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Dunes Cove surf forecast?
Our Dunes Cove 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.