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Ocean Isle Beach Pier

Hourly Forecast
Timezone: America/New_York
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24 Monday
25 Tuesday
26 Wednesday
27 Thursday
28 Friday
01 Saturday
02 Sunday
03 Monday
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Sunrise
06:24 AM - 06:49 AM
Sunset
06:07 PM - 06:32 PM
Air temperature
6°C - 16°C
Water temperature
6°C
Closest moon phase
Third quarter
Thu, Feb 20

Ideal surf conditions at Ocean Isle Beach Pier

Swell window
E, S
Swell size
3ft - 6ft
Swell breaks over
Sand
Wave types
Beach
Wave directions
Left, Right
Wind window
N
Best tides at
Mid, High
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Seasons
Autumn
Board types
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Sup, Skimming, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing, Kiteboard

Ocean Isle Beach Pier surf guide

Surf: This long stretch of south-facing beach is popular in summer with average peaks from mid to high tide only. After an hour of outgoing, things deteriorate rapidly. Can attract a crowd escaping from the manic Myrtle Beach area. Some localism in summer. Surf: General: The best sandbars are near the pier but Ocean Isle suffers from the same affliction of the nearby spots -- a very limited swell window. The waves here are punchy shorebreak waves, working on incoming tides mostly. There's a good right that reels off the pier from time to time, especially during hurricane swells. These beaches, while being among the warmest and most beautiful in the state, are also the most swell-starved, and it takes a strong S swell to create a significant wave. Tides: Mid to higher tide Size: Chest-head high Wind: North Swell: S, SE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Not bad at all. Spot Rating: Needs the right swell and wind combo to be worthwhile. Access: Plenty of free parking areas. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Not an issue. Local Vibe: Pretty much no vibe. Environment: Not bad. Hazards: Desolation, paralyzing beauty, small sharks, OI locals and perpetual boredom. Season: Storm dependent: tropical cyclones in the late summer and fall with frontal activity from late fall through winter into spring.

Written by Joris de Ruiter

Joris is a dad, husband, surfer, software developer, yogi and swimmer. He combines his passion for surfing and technology to help others catch more and better waves.

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