North Island Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report and Surf Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions
Condition Rating
Surf Height
1-2FT
Knee to thigh
Swell
Wind
10KTSSSW
13kts gusts, Cross-shore
Tide
Temperature
83°F
Rashguard
South Carolina Forecast
Kurt Korte •Today
Windswell builds some more. Strong winds mean less than ideal conditions but OK for time of year.
Moderate southerly winds at dawn and short period windswell trying to redevelop. The shape and quality looks pretty bad as the tide drops early this morning so I'd wait versus trying to find something now.
There should be some chunky windswell waves on offer this afternoon with the mid to higher tide so that's when I'd look to try to find something to surf. Conditions will be choppy and disorganized with the strong southerly winds, but it could definitely be worse.
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North Island Surf Guide
Only accessible by boat, this is the island to the north of Winyah Bay. North Island is completely undeveloped and unbelievably beautiful. There are loads of shells, dunes and a full maritime forest that make getting here worth the effort. The island is somewhat more exposed to swell than areas to the north, and works on all swells, though some souths may be blocked by sand near Winyah Bay. Beware of currents if you are surfing too close to the river during a changing tide, as lots of water flow... Read more