A long Myrtle Beach pier over an exposed, shifting sandbar that lights up on southeast groundswells and cleans up with northwest offshore winds. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Springmaid Pier in South Carolina.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Best raw conditions are long-period SE groundswells or E windswell with a NW wind for offshore.
The spot handles Low-Mid-High tides but sandbars can favor a mid-tide bank on good swell days.
Lineup Guide
Shorebreak and sandbars shift frequently around the pier, producing occasional closeouts and a lively, changeable lineup.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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