Surf: General: 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. Tides: Mid to high Size: Waist-overhead high Wind: N, NW Swell: S, SE Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow. Spot Rating: Scattered peaks, ideal for all types surfers most days. Access: Easy at the state park. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Light. Local Vibe: Not much. Environment: Some runoff pollution after heavy rains. Hazards: Miscellaneous sea creatures. Season: Late summer, early fall, early spring.