Edisto Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Edisto Beach Surf Guide
Edisto Beach State Park is one long stretch of beautiful beaches and rural surroundings. Much potential, but it's usually no good due to offshore sandbars from the outflow of the North and South Edisto Rivers. Every once in a while, an offshore sandbar will form and become exposed at low tide. Exposed to all directions -- if the swell can get through. Best at high tide. Offshore sandbars are best at low tide. Edisto's beaches are often steeper/shorebreakier than nearby beaches, and this can render Botany Bay or Jeremy Creek the only options. If you walk north a mile from Edisto State Park, you can find some sandspit waves near Jeremy Creek.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Not much.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Light.
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
Some runoff pollution after heavy rains.
Hazards
Miscellaneous sea creatures.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, SUP
Access
Easy at the state park.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Late summer, early fall, early spring.
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