Hey there beachgoers, it's time for your surf zone forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service in Charleston, SC! Get ready to catch some waves and soak up the sun on the beautiful shores of Charleston, including Cape Romain, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Folly Beach, and Kiawah Island.
For the rest of today, we've got a moderate risk for rip currents until 8 PM EDT. So, be cautious out there. The surf height is 2 to 3 feet, with a very high UV Index for those beach babes looking to catch a tan. The water temperature is in the lower 70s, so it's perfect for a refreshing dip. Expect sunny skies with highs in the lower 70s, accompanied by south winds around 10 miles per hour.
Tomorrow, the rip current risk drops to low, but the surf height remains at 2 to 3 feet. It will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 70s and those south winds sticking around at 10 mph.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, expect the surf to stay around 2 to 3 feet with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid 70s, and southwest winds around 10 mph. Thursday and Friday bring more sunny days with surf heights of 2 to 3 feet and temperatures reaching the upper 70s.
Don't forget to check out the tides at Isle of Palms – high at 11:52 AM EDT today and low at 05:59 PM EDT.
Remember, always keep an eye out for rip currents, especially near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. Stay safe, surfers! This has been a Quiet Please Studios audio creation with the help of AI. Please subscribe and never miss a Swell! Thank you for listening.
