Isle of Palms Pier Surf Forecast
South Carolina

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Spot Guide
Isle of Palms Pier is a user-friendly beach break offering consistent, mellow waves suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides soft landings and forgiving conditions, while the pier itself offers a convenient reference point and some protection from strong currents. Best during fall and winter swells when Atlantic storm systems send cleaner, longer-period waves toward this northeast-facing South Carolina coast.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on ESE swell at 7s with calm winds.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.
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.
Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on E swell at 8s with calm winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
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