Master Angler nearshore fishing

[BH Escoe]

Trailering my 77 MA down to Edisto this year for a week and planning on fishing. I have grown up on the water in Upstate SC and have plenty of boating experience. I have fished and hunted for years in the coastal waterways and creeks but wanted to hit some of the nearshore reefs this year. I know there are a lot of variables( weather, seas, etc.) but what am I looking at heading just a few miles out? Is my boat safely capable or do I need to stay inshore. I hear guys all the time going out in 20' and less boats. All advice is appreciated.