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Hilton Head Island surf report and forecast
Wind waves: 1.0 m 7 s E
Best window this week: Tuesday 07:00 EST — 3.2 0.9 m (3.1 ft) at 8 s, cross-shore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (151° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 3.0 B 4 · A 2 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.4–3.7 ft) | 8 s | ESE | 20 kt cross-shore | 06:40–17:31 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 3.2 B 4 · A 2 | 0.8–1.0 m (2.7–3.2 ft) | 8 s | ESE | 16 kt cross-shore | 06:41–17:30 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 2.4 B 5 · A 1 | 0.6–0.8 m (1.9–2.5 ft) | 8 s | ESE | 8 kt cross-onshore | 06:42–17:30 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 2.9 B 6 · A 1 | 0.5–0.6 m (1.6–1.9 ft) | 9 s | ESE | 7 kt cross-onshore | 06:43–17:29 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 3.2 B 7 · A 1 | 0.4–0.6 m (1.4–1.8 ft) | 11 s | ESE | 8 kt cross-offshore | 06:44–17:28 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 2.0 B 6 · A 0 | 0.3–0.5 m (1.1–1.5 ft) | 11 s | ESE | 9 kt offshore | 06:45–17:27 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 1.5 B 4 · A 0 | 0.3–0.5 m (1.0–1.7 ft) | 11 s | ESE | 9 kt cross-onshore | 06:46–17:26 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 07:00 | 2.9 B 4 · A 2 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 7 s ESE | 18 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 10:00 | 3.0 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 8 s ESE | 19 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 13:00 | 2.7 B 3 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 8 s ESE | 22 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Mon 16:00 | 2.7 B 3 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 8 s ESE | 22 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Mon 19:00 | 2.8 B 3 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 8 s ESE | 22 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 22:00 | 2.8 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 8 s ESE | 19 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 01:00 | 3.1 B 4 · A 2 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 8 s ESE | 14 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 04:00 | 3.3 B 5 · A 2 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 8 s ESE | 14 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 07:00 | 3.2 B 4 · A 2 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 8 s ESE | 17 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 10:00 | 3.0 B 4 · A 2 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 8 s ESE | 18 kt NE cross-shore |
| Tue 13:00 | 2.9 B 4 · A 2 | 1.0 m (3.1 ft) | 8 s ESE | 18 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 16:00 | 2.9 B 4 · A 2 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 8 s ESE | 16 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 19:00 | 2.8 B 4 · A 1 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 8 s ESE | 15 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 22:00 | 2.7 B 4 · A 1 | 0.8 m (2.7 ft) | 8 s ESE | 14 kt ENE cross-shore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy FRP2WAVE (41067), 35 km from Hilton Head Island, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.3 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 1.2 m (4.1 ft) |
| Peak period | 26 s | 7 s |
| Swell from | SE | ESE |
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Hilton Head Island tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (EST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 01:20 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 07:30 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) · High 13:40 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 20:10 (-0.9 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 02:20 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 08:30 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 14:40 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 21:10 (-0.9 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 03:20 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 09:30 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) · High 15:40 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 22:00 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 04:20 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 10:30 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) · High 16:30 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 22:50 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 05:10 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) · Low 11:20 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 17:20 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 23:40 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 06:00 (+1.0 m / +3.1 ft) · Low 12:10 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 18:10 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 00:20 (-0.9 m / -3.1 ft) · High 06:40 (+1.0 m / +3.3 ft) · Low 13:00 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) · High 18:50 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 3.1 Tybee Island 20 km · 1.3 m (4.3 ft) now
- 3.4 Folly Beach 94 km · 1.4 m (4.7 ft) now
- 3.2 Isle Palms 115 km · 1.4 m (4.7 ft) now
- 3.5 Fernandina Beach 179 km · 1.7 m (5.4 ft) now
- 3.0 Jacksonville Beach 216 km · 1.9 m (6.2 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/New_York). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (32.25, -80.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.