The Yachtsman Pier

The Yachtsman Pier

South Carolina, United States
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Official Rating

User Rating

Difficulty 4

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Break frequency 5

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180 days a year

Standard Wave

Wave Direction

Swell Direction

2.0m - 2.5m Swell

Wind Direction

Tide

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general information

A good beach/pier break over well formed sandbanks that flick up peaky waves. It works best at low to mid tide with northwest winds. Surfing times restricted in summer for the sanddiggers to swim safely - lots of tourists.

Wave length

50-100m

Share with

50-99

Best months

July - December

Equipment

Body Board, Short board, Long board

Wave type

Standard

Access

Standard Paddle

Hazards

Rips, Man Made Objects (piers, navigation markers etc)

5 Day Forecast

Swell Period 5.82 5.79 3.61 5.86 7.82 8.15 7.20 8.00 8.07 3.61
Swell Direction N N WSW W WNW WNW WNW N N SW
Wind Direction N WNW WSW WNW N WNW NW WNW SSW SW
Wind (kts) 5 3 17 24 21 18 15 9 7 14

Air - Sea - Swell - Wind

  • 3/2 steamer
  • 3/2 steamer
  • Board shorts
  • Spring suit

NW

0M / F6

SW

0M / F6

SW

0M / F4

NE

0M / F6

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