Deep South
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Holly Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Holly Beach, Deep South. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with strong S wind at 14mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 5s and 8mph from the S. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the SSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Test description for Holly Beach
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Holly Beach is 0-1ft with a 2.9s swell period. Wind is SSW at 11mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Holly Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.9ft SSE primary swell at 6s, a 1.4ft SW wind swell swell at 3s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Holly Beach is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Holly Beach works best with a S swell and N winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Holly Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Holly Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Test description for Holly Beach
The prime season at Holly Beach is summer, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Holly Beach include strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Holly 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
