Swell Intel

Hunting Island Surf Forecast

South Carolina

Hunting Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.05s
Wind
5mph
NNE / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 7sESE

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Spot Guide

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

Hunting Island offers mellow, rolling beach breaks along South Carolina's mid-coast, making it an ideal spot for learning surfers and those seeking a more relaxed session. The sandy bottom and gradual slope create forgiving, fun waves that work best during fall swells when Atlantic storms send consistent NW-facing waves to the beach. This protected barrier island spot tends to stay less crowded than nearby breaks, providing plenty of space to practice and progress.

Occasional strong rip currentsJellyfish in summer monthsSharp shells in sand

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on ESE swell at 7s — glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

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

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 3-4ft waves. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Hunting Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Hunting Island?
The current wave height at Hunting Island is 2-3ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is NNE at 5mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Hunting Island surf forecast?
Our Hunting Island 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.