Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Charleston SC
149 PM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

SCZ050-040700-
Charleston-
Including the beaches of Cape Romain, Isle of Palms,
Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, and Kiawah Island
149 PM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

...MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Isle of Palms............High at 03:55 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Isle of Palms............Low at 09:54 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:49 PM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and
a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s. 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

$$

SCZ048-049-051-040700-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
Including the beaches of Hunting Island, Fripp Island,
Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie Island, and Edisto Beach
149 PM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 80s.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Hilton Head Island.......High at 04:24 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Hilton Head Island.......Low at 10:31 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:17 PM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. 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

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-040700-
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Including the beaches of Tybee Island, Ossabaw Island, Wassaw Island,
St. Catherines Island, and Sapelo Island
149 PM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 80s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Tybee Island.............High at 04:14 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Tybee Island.............Low at 10:47 AM EDT.
                            High at 05:07 PM EDT.

.EXTENDED...
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. 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


$$