84°
Mostly Sunny
2%
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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.
81°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 6 to 12 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
81 /100
great
80 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Clear
Wind
6 to 12 mph
SE
Rain
2%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
81°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:17 PM
5.3 ft · in 2.5h
Barometer
30.08 inHg
Rising 1.4 hPa / 3h
Water Quality
Clean
19 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 6mo 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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:37 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 10:55 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:17 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 11:47 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
21%
46
86°
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
33%
79
87°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
48%
34
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
46
83°
Sunny
7%
85
84°
Sunny
4%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 6 to 12 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F
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
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.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS