Dewees Island Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE, E
Wind
W, NW
Surf Height
Waist-overhead high
Tide
Low to mid at the ends of the islands, mid to high at the central beachbreaks.
Dewees Island Surf Guide
Another of South Carolina's islands without a bridge, Dewees can be reached by boat or ferry. The place is not really worth checking if you can access the Isle of Palms. If you're staying on Dewees, it's just one long stretch of beachbreak with considerable shoaling offshore, generally less consistent than Isle of Palms.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
None.
Spot Rating
Poor
Scattered peaks, ideal for all types surfers most days.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean, although typically cloudy.
Hazards
Miscellaneous sea creatures.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, SUP
Access
Difficult access -- only by boat.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Late summer, early fall, early spring.
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