Need to find some surf around Charleston, SC

[OCD Solutions]

I want to start looking for some good surf riding spots around Charleston, SC.

Commuting to Savannah and Jacksonville every weekend is going to get pricey and time consuming.

How about you Myrtle beach guys? You must know this area pretty good. Kennay?

 

[Gunter83]

there's gotta be good spots closer to you around beaufort and what not.

 

[jetsport484]

Us Greenville guys would be interested as well.:burnout:

 

[OCD Solutions]

Travis (Tbaer) and Jordan (craig568) ride in the river around Beaufort but they haven't mentioned any surf. We all met down in Savannah and broke our surf "cherries" together.

Places like Tybee Island and Hilton head are so uptight that I wasn't even allowed to drive certain places with my ski in the back of the truck. I was going to check out a lighthouse on Tybee island and was denied entrance to the park.

I think we are all spoiled by places like Huguenot and Daytona, where we can park on the beach.

 

[Maxumflux]

Travis (Tbaer) and Jordan (craig568) ride in the river around Beaufort but they haven't mentioned any surf. We all met down in Savannah and broke our surf "cherries" together.

Places like Tybee Island and Hilton head are so uptight that I wasn't even allowed to drive certain places with my ski in the back of the truck. I was going to check out a lighthouse and was denied entrance to the park.

wow thats harsh.:thumbsdown: nothing better to do than to harrass the locals

 

[Gunter83]

That's some BS... I'm sure there are little outta the way places around there. When I lived in beaufort, my mom's neighbor has a boat and we would go out and just cruise out the intercoastal to the open water. There were a few deserted beaches but I have no clue how to get to them by car, one spot had some pretty good surf, but I don't think it is land accessible. This makes me want to go look at google earth brb. lol

 

[OCD Solutions]

wow thats harsh.:thumbsdown: nothing better to do than to harrass the locals

Actually it is them keeping us from harassing the locals. lol

Stupid thing is, the wind is usually so loud you wouldn't hear a ski anyway and people like watching us ride.

 

[Gunter83]

I wonder what the rules are at Hunting Island, and near there.

No answer on the phone and nowhere on the net is there anything on beach rules etc..

 

[SuperJETT]

When I lived there, we'd ride Folly Beach some. We'd put in on the Folly River and cruise around the south side of the island to the beach. It's normally just soupy though, not a lot of fun but does make you a better rider real quick---that's where I learned to ride on a stock 440.

I imagine the rules have changed though, that was in 91-92.

 

[steel horse]

When I go to Charleston, I put in in Folly Beach also same plase a SuperJett done. You can be at the break in about a 7-10 min ride.

 

[OCD Solutions]

How would you go about finding out where they will tolerate riding? I don't mind getting run off but some of the fines can be quite devastating.

North Myrtle Beach
From mid-May to mid-Sept., 9am-5pm, launching motorized watercraft from the beach is prohibited.
All watercraft must be operated 100 yards from shore & 50 yards away from swimmers.
Surfing is permitted ONLY at specific locations and 300 ft. from any pier. Mid-May to mid-Sept., between 9am-4pm: Cherry Grove Pier; 13th Ave. S.; 28th Ave. S.; 38th Ave. S.; 6th Ave. N. Surfers must wear surfboard leash at all times.

Myrtle Beach
All sailboats left on public beaches must be registered with Police Beach Patrol.
No boating within 400 yards of the high tide mark.
Jet skis are not permitted within 200 yards of the shore between mid-April and mid-Sept.
Surfing and kayaking are permitted ONLY at specific locations from April 30-Sept. 15,
10am-5pm: from south of Damon’s Restaurant to north of Spring Maid Pier; 37th Ave. N. to 47th Ave. N.; 62nd Ave. N. to 68th Ave. N.; and 82nd Ave. N. to the north end of the city limits.

Surfside Beach
Jet skis must remain at least 400 ft. from shore and 400 ft. from the pier.
Surfing is permitted from May 16-Sept. 14,
10am-5pm ONLY in the area between 270 ft. south of 12th Ave. N. and 14th Ave. N.; as well as from 300 ft. north of 13th Ave. S. to the south town limits. Also, anywhere from sunrise-10am and 5pm to sunset except within 300 ft. of pier.

Beach Rules & Regulations On The Grand Strand
Swimming must be within 50 yards of shore and no more than chest deep.
It is forbidden to jump, dive or shark fish from piers.
Vehicles are not permitted on beach.
No alcohol or glass permitted on beaches.
Thong bathing suits are unlawful and wearers are subject to fines.
No littering or soliciting on the beach.
Fireworks are against the law within all city limits.
Damage or destruction of sea oats, beach grass and sand fencing is strictly forbidden.
Check with the lifeguard at handicapped ramps for additional availability of beach wheelchairs.
No animals on beaches between 9am-5pm May 15 - September 15. Animals must be on a leash at all times and owners must clean up after their pets.
No sleeping on public beaches between 9pm and sunrise.
Equipment not permitted on NMB beach 10pm-7:30am.
SURFSIDE BEACHES ONLY: No smoking on beach or any beach access.

 

[OCD Solutions]

Surfside Beach

5. Boating and Fishing
• Operation of any watercraft in a reckless or negligent manner is strictly prohibited.
• Operation of any watercraft while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is unlawful.
• All sailboats located within the jurisdiction of the Town, or using the public beach, are required
to register with the Town
• Launching of watercrafts is limited to the 4th Ave. South beach access only.
• Boat parking-storage is provided for only at the designated parking facility located between
3rd Ave. and 4th Ave. South on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Boats are not permitted to operate any closer than 50 yards from the shoreline.
• Jet skis are not permitted to operate any closer than 150 yards of the shoreline between
May 15 and September 15.
• Shark fishing within the Town's limits is prohibited.
• Commercial fishing on the public beach is not permitted.

 

[Octane_114]

I've lived in charleston my whole life, follybeach last least pasted a law that prevents you from launching you ski from the BEACH but they still allow the rental skis too... HOW SCREWED UP IS THAT!! their is a few places on island palms, but you need a boat to refuel.

 

[OCD Solutions]

I've lived in charleston my whole life, follybeach last least pasted a law that prevents you from launching you ski from the BEACH but they still allow the rental skis too... HOW SCREWED UP IS THAT!! their is a few places on island palms, but you need a boat to refuel.

They may allow rentals because he operates a business and carries liability insurance, and he has to follow their rules in order to continue operating. Where does he rent them typically? I wouldn't mind talking to him as he probably knows better than anyone what the rules are.

Why do you need a boat to refuel? Because you can't pull up on the beach and refuel? I usually use the beach cart to pull my skis up and refuel away from the water.

 

[SuperJETT]

Isle of Palms' mayor back in the early 90's passed some ordinances that pretty much blocked all jetski riding around the place. You could ride in the intracoastal past it, but that was about it.

 

[Octane_114]

I dont know all the laws or rules but it sounds alot like what is listed about north myrtle beach, we do alot of lake riding, normally has some friends out with their wake boat to throw us a chop take pics,video, things like that.... we have a good time but in the cannal some many couch riders, riding like fools zipping across, not paying attention to what they are doing... we stay of the main traffic

 

[OCD Solutions]

What lake do you guys ride? I'm looking for a nice spot to get my g/f into riding again. She hasn't been on a ski for about 6 yrs and I didn't want to start her out in surf.

 

[Octane_114]

you need the boat to refuel because you have to put in then ride out past the inlet to the break

 

[Octane_114]

lake moultrie (sp) is the lower lake marion is the upper real nice i think thier are spot too pull the boats up and chill eat drink hand out, ride

 

[OCD Solutions]

Is there quite a few standups that ride the lakes or mostly couches? I have a GSXL and an SXR so lake riding still interests me as well.

It would be great to ride the lake a couple times a month and hit some surf at least one weekend a month.