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Edisto Beach Surf Forecast

South Carolina

Hunting Island2-3ftFripp Island1-2ftFolly Beach Pier1-2ftSouth Washout1-2ftThe Washout1-2ft
Edisto Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.9s
Wind
5mph
NE / Gusts 7mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.2ft @ 7sESE

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Spot Guide

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

Edisto Beach offers accessible, mellow beach breaks along South Carolina's central coast, making it an ideal destination for beginners and families looking to enjoy Atlantic swell. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions with consistent peaks that work best during autumn swells when northeast and northwest groundswell reaches the area. This laid-back barrier island spot features plenty of space to spread out, with a peaceful coastal vibe that keeps crowds minimal compared to nearby regional breaks.

Occasional sharp shellsStrong rip currents during high swell

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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 calm winds.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm

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Edisto Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Edisto Beach?
The current wave height at Edisto Beach is 1-2ft with a 6.9s swell period. Wind is NE at 5mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Edisto Beach surf forecast?
Our Edisto 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.