Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Charleston SC
900 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

SCZ050-170800-
Charleston-
Including the beaches of Cape Romain, Isle of Palms,
Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, and Kiawah Island
900 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Isle of Palms............Low at 09:58 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:06 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Isle of Palms............Low at 10:47 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:00 PM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/chs

$$

SCZ048-049-051-170800-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
Including the beaches of Hunting Island, Fripp Island,
Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie Island, and Edisto Beach
900 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........Around 70.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Hilton Head Island.......Low at 10:26 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:41 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Hilton Head Island.......Low at 11:17 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:35 PM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/chs

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-170800-
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Including the beaches of Tybee Island, Ossabaw Island, Wassaw Island,
St. Catherines Island, and Sapelo Island
900 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph, increasing to
                            around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Tybee Island.............Low at 10:42 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:31 PM EDT.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Tybee Island.............Low at 11:33 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:25 PM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/chs


$$



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