Georgetown County, SC · Atlantic Ocean

Litchfield Beach

Parker Drive accesses, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

An unincorporated stretch of the Hammock Coast just north of Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach is a quiet, mostly residential strand with 15 public walkways in North Litchfield and 7 in Litchfield Beach proper, anchoring a string of low-key vacation rentals.

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 75°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Weather

75°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 2:39pm edt until june 3 at 8:00pm edt by nws wilmington nc

84 /100

great

83 Sunbathe

87 Walk

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 1.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8661070 · Observed 2.43 ft · Predicted 0.82 ft

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 2:39PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

NWS · In effect through Jun 4, 12:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

75°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

14 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

77°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

—

Next High Tide

10:25 PM

5.1 ft · in 52m

Barometer

30.20 inHg

1023 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

19 MPN/100mL · E. coli

USGS · sampled 5mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ256)

The ILM office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

NCZ106 Coastal Pender — Surf City and Topsail Beach n/a
NCZ108 Coastal New Hanover — Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island, n/a
NCZ110 Coastal Brunswick — Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach, n/a
SCZ054 Coastal Horry — Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach, n/a
SCZ056 Coastal Georgetown — Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, n/a

NWS SRF · ILM · Issued Jun 3, 3:05 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:07 AM

Sunset

8:22 PM

Moon · 87%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
4:17 AM	Low	0.5 ft
9:58 AM	High	4.0 ft
4:09 PM	Low	0.6 ft
10:25 PM	High	5.1 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

75°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

77°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

78°

Sunny

Sat Jun 6

78°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Jun 7

79°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

15%

Mon Jun 8

78°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

49%

Tue Jun 9

75°

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

39%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 14 mph wind

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Free public parking at all 22 walkway accesses along Parker Drive and Norris Drive. Roadside parking allowed within 5 feet of pavement.

Dogs

Georgetown County: dogs must be leashed 9am–7pm. Outside those hours, may be off-leash if under voice control. $250 fine for violations.

Entry Fee

Free beach access and free parking

Address

Parker Drive accesses, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Amenities

public walkway accesseslife rings at select accesses

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Litchfield Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Litchfield Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Litchfield Beach dog-friendly?

Georgetown County: dogs must be leashed 9am–7pm. Outside those hours, may be off-leash if under voice control. $250 fine for violations.

Is there an entry fee at Litchfield Beach?

Entry to Litchfield Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Litchfield Beach?

No lifeguards are stationed at Litchfield Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Litchfield Beach?

Amenities at Litchfield Beach include public walkway accesses, life rings at select accesses.

When is the water warmest at Litchfield Beach?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Litchfield Beach located?

Litchfield Beach is in Georgetown County, SC, at Parker Drive accesses, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.