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Garden City Pier Surf Forecast

South Carolina

Garden City Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

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

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

Garden City Pier offers accessible beach break waves along South Carolina's Grand Strand, with the pier structure providing a convenient landmark and focal point for surfers. The sandy bottom and gentle beach break characteristics make this an ideal spot for learners and intermediate surfers looking to progress their skills. As a developed beach town location, expect moderate crowds especially during peak tourist seasons and weekends.

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Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with glassy conditions.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Garden City Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Garden City Pier?
The current wave height at Garden City Pier is 1-2ft with a 7.7s swell period. Wind is N at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Garden City Pier surf forecast?
Our Garden City 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.