North Island Surf Report & Forecast

Surf Report and Surf Forecast

Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR TO FAIR

Surf Height

1-2FT

Knee to thigh

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

3.8FT5s
S185º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

8KTSSSW

18kts gusts, Cross-shore

Model Forecast
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Tide

1.4FT

Temperature

82°F

spotName Wind & Weather
81ºF

Rashguard

Kurt Korte

South Carolina Forecast

Kurt Korte •

Today

Windswell builds some more. Strong winds mean less than ideal conditions but OK for time of year.

Our winds don't look great but there should be a decent amount of windswell. Target the mid to higher tide to try to get the best shape. Moderate to strong onshore winds to deal with.

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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