Surf spot

Cherry Grove Pier

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Country: USA, South East, South Carolina
Coordinates: 33.8301, -78.6327

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Wave period (s)	3	2.9	3.1	5.7	3.6	4.8	3.9	3.9	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.7	3.8	3.6	3.4	3.4	3.3	3.3	3.2	3.1	7.1	6	5.8	5.8	5	3.5	4	4.3	4.5	4.4	5.4	4.5	4.7	4.6	4.4	5.4	5.8	5.9	5.8	4.1	4.7	5	5	5.3	6.6	5.2	4.8	4	3.8	3.9	3.6	3.8	3.8	3.6	3.5	3.5
Wave energy (kJ)	3	2	2	5	4	5	4	9	11	10	8	7	6	5	4	5	5	4	3	2	8	6	5	5	5	4	6	13	13	15	15	27	20	14	13	18	21	19	21	19	20	25	24	23	10	26	20	11	10	9	7	8	6	5	5	4
Wind speed (km/h)	4.1	4.7	3.3	9.2	10.5	18.1	15.3	14.2	8.4	6.9	5.9	7.6	8.6	14.9	12.4	12.1	7.7	6.8	4.2	6.9	9.4	8	15.6	14.1	11	12.2	13.5	17.3	15.9	11.2	8.1	8.7	8.4	8.9	9.8	15	12.9	12.6	6.8	8.2	8.9	8.4	11.6	12.3	11	11.6	8.7	9.1	6.9	6.4	5.9	10.5	14.1	13	7.7	7.1
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Cherry Grove Pier, South Carolina (USA – Southeast) is a classic Atlantic surf break located at the northern end of North Myrtle Beach. It’s a pier-based spot with a mix of beach and structure influence, making it a popular local wave when the swell lines up.

Overview

Type of break: Pier / beachbreak
Best conditions: Mid to rising Atlantic swells, especially from the E/NE/SE
Wind: Typically best with light offshore W/NW winds
Tide: Can work at a range of tides, but the sandbars and pier effects can change the shape a lot

Wave Character

Cherry Grove Pier often produces fast, punchy, and fairly hollow waves when conditions are right. The pier can help focus the swell, creating more organized peaks than the surrounding beachbreak. On smaller days it may be weak or shorey, but after a solid swell it can offer fun rights and lefts, with some sections that can get steep and critical.

Bottom / Consistency

Bottom: Sandy
Consistency: Moderate, but very sandbar-dependent
Crowd factor: Can be busy when conditions are good, especially on weekends and during holiday periods

Skill Level

Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Beginner note: Can be surfed by beginners on small, soft days, but it can turn powerful and crowded quickly

Hazards / Notes

Strong currents after bigger swells
Crowds near the pier
Changing sandbars and pier pilings
Typical beachbreak hazards like closeouts and shallow sections

General vibe

Cherry Grove Pier has a local beach-town feel and is one of the more recognizable surf locations in the Myrtle Beach area. It’s not usually a world-class heavy wave, but on the right swell it can be one of the better, more fun spots in the region.