Fripp Island 5-Day Forecast Summary
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Fripp Island, South Carolina. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with moderate S wind around 12mph.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 3s with gentle WSW breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Tue, May 12: 4–5ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 4-5ft on SE swell at 12s with 11mph from the NE. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on ESE swell at 10s with gentle ENE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Fair - Good. Consistent 3-4ft surf through the day on SE swell at 7s with gentle NW breeze.