Marine forecast
South Santee River to Edisto Beach, SC
- current wind
- 4 kt SE
- Gusts
- 6 kt
- Seas
- 1.3 ft
- Period
- 7 sec
- Air
- 79°F
Observed Tue 2:08 PM | AMZ360
- Gusts now
- 6 kt
- Seas now
- 1.3 ft · 7 sec
- Air
- 79°F
- Water
- 77°F
- 72-hr peak
- 12 kt
In brief
At 2:08 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 41029 (Capers Nearshore, SC (CAP2), 5 miles away) measured wind from the SE at 4 kt, gusting to 6 kt; buoy 41076 measured seas of 1.3 ft. The NWS forecast for South Santee River to Edisto Beach, SC issued at 2:19 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “E winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Charleston SC forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 12 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 | S winds 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Wed | Variable winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. |
| Wed Night | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 7 seconds and SW 1 foot at 2 seconds. |
| Thu | SW winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 7 seconds and SW 1 foot at 2 seconds. |
| Thu Night | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Fri | SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
| Fri Night | W winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. |
| Sat | NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. |
| Sat Night | NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:19 PM by Charleston SC (product CWFCHS).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2:08 PM | 4 kt SE | 6 kt | — | 77°F |
| Tue 1:08 PM | 2 kt E | 4 kt | — | 77°F |
| Tue 12:08 PM | 2 kt NE | 4 kt | — | 76°F |
| Tue 11:08 AM | 4 kt NNE | 6 kt | — | 76°F |
| Tue 10:08 AM | 4 kt N | 6 kt | — | 76°F |
| Tue 9:08 AM | 8 kt N | 12 kt | — | 76°F |
| Tue 8:08 AM | 8 kt N | 12 kt | — | 76°F |
| Tue 7:08 AM | 10 kt N | 12 kt | — | 76°F |
| Tue 6:08 AM | 8 kt N | 12 kt | — | 76°F |
| Tue 5:08 AM | 8 kt NNW | 10 kt | — | 76°F |
| Tue 4:08 AM | 6 kt NNW | 8 kt | — | 76°F |
| Tue 3:08 AM | 8 kt NNW | 8 kt | — | 76°F |
Observed Tue 2:08 PM at NDBC buoy 41029 (Capers Nearshore, SC (CAP2)), 5.0 miles away. Seas from buoy 41076, 20.0 miles away, at Tue 2:45 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for South Santee River to Edisto Beach 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 South Santee River to Edisto Beach?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone AMZ360 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 South Santee River to Edisto Beach right now?
Seas are running 1.3 ft at a 7-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 41029 Tue 2:08 PM, 5.0 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 2.0 ft Tue 9 PM.
What is the water temperature at South Santee River to Edisto Beach?
The nearest buoy read 77°F (25°C) at Tue 2:08 PM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
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 AMZ360, issued by Charleston SC, 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 CWFCHS, issued Tue 2:19 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 41029, read Tue 2:08 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.