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Springmaid Beach

A jettied resort beach at the Springmaid Pier that peels both lefts and rights on southeast groundswell but can close out quickly on short-period windseas. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Springmaid Beach in South Carolina.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSouth Carolina, US
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The Wave

Best setups are ESE-SE groundswells with light northwest offshore winds.

Tidal window favors mid-rising to high tide for cleaner lines, though local sand movement changes the peak location day-to-day.

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Lineup Guide

Shorebreak and shifting sandbars near the pier create punchy, closeout peaks - expect sketchy takeoffs and occasional rip currents around the pilings.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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