Marine forecast
Murrells Inlet to South Santee River, SC
- current wind
- 6 kt S
- Seas
- 1.0 ft
- Period
- 7 sec
- Air
- 81°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
Observed Tue 3:00 PM | AMZ256
- Seas now
- 1.0 ft · 7 sec
- Air
- 81°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
- Peak seas
- 2 ft
In brief
At 3:00 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station NIWS1 (Oyster Landing, North Inlet-Winyah Bay Reserve, SC, 7 miles away) measured wind from the S at 6 kt; buoy SSBN7 measured seas of 1.0 ft. The NWS forecast for Murrells Inlet to South Santee River, SC issued at 2:35 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “E winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Wilmington NC forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 15 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 2 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | E winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Tonight | SW winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Wed | W winds 5 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at 2 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. |
| Wed Night | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds and SW 1 ft at 2 seconds. |
| Thu | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 7 seconds and SW 1 ft at 2 seconds. |
| Thu Night | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: SW 1 ft at 2 seconds and E 1 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Fri | SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. |
| Fri Night | SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft after midnight. |
| Sat | N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NE 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. |
| Sat Night | NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:35 PM by Wilmington NC (product CWFILM).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3:00 PM | 6 kt S | — | — | — |
| Tue 2:45 PM | 6 kt S | — | — | — |
| Tue 1:45 PM | 5 kt SSE | — | — | — |
| Tue 12:45 PM | 5 kt S | — | — | — |
| Tue 11:45 AM | 3 kt S | — | — | — |
| Tue 10:45 AM | 1 kt S | — | — | — |
| Tue 9:45 AM | 3 kt N | — | — | — |
| Tue 8:45 AM | 4 kt N | — | — | — |
| Tue 7:45 AM | 4 kt N | — | — | — |
| Tue 6:45 AM | 2 kt N | — | — | — |
| Tue 5:45 AM | 3 kt N | — | — | — |
| Tue 4:45 AM | 2 kt N | — | — | — |
Observed Tue 3:00 PM at NDBC buoy NIWS1 (Oyster Landing, North Inlet-Winyah Bay Reserve, SC), 7.2 miles away. Seas from buoy SSBN7 (Sunset Beach Nearshore Waves (SUN2WAVE)), 50.3 miles away, at Tue 2:55 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Murrells Inlet to South Santee River today?
This Afternoon: E winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 7 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Murrells Inlet to South Santee River?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone AMZ256 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Murrells Inlet to South Santee River right now?
Seas are running 1.0 ft at a 7-second period, measured at NDBC buoy NIWS1 Tue 3:00 PM, 7.2 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 2.0 ft Tue 3 PM.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone AMZ256, issued by Wilmington NC, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFILM, issued Tue 2:35 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station NIWS1, read Tue 3:00 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 3:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.