Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1050 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

SCZ050-160800-
Charleston-
Including the beaches of Cape Romain, Isle of Palms,
Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, and Kiawah Island
1050 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Isle of Palms............Low at 10:53 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:39 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Isle of Palms............Low at 11:52 AM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 5 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around
5 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

$$

SCZ048-049-051-160800-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
Including the beaches of Hunting Island, Fripp Island,
Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie Island, and Edisto Beach
1050 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Hilton Head Island.......Low at 11:33 AM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Hilton Head Island.......High at 06:24 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:31 PM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around
5 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

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-160800-
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Including the beaches of Tybee Island, Ossabaw Island, Wassaw Island,
St. Catherines Island, and Sapelo Island
1050 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Tybee Island.............Low at 11:49 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:59 PM EDT.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Tybee Island.............High at 06:14 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:47 PM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds around 5 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


$$