Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 7 at 2:20AM EDT until October 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 6, 2026 - 11:20pm
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 5:59 AM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov