Georgetown County, SC · Atlantic Ocean

Pawleys Island

323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

One of the oldest summer resorts on the East Coast, Pawleys Island is a narrow 4-mile barrier island known for its weathered cypress cottages, salt-creek crabbing, and a famously laid-back "arrogantly shabby" character. Beach access is free at nine public points.

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 79°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Weather

79°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

66 /100

good

83 Sunbathe

87 Walk

43 Fish

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

79°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

10 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

80°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

93 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

79°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

80°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

82°

Sunny

Sat Jun 6

85°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Jun 7

85°

Partly Sunny

11%

Mon Jun 8

84°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

49%

Tue Jun 9

79°

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

39%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind

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

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor

10:20 PM - 11:20 PM

Major

2:40 AM - 4:40 AM

Minor

8:10 AM - 9:10 AM

Major

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Free parking at all nine public beach accesses (~141 spaces total), with the largest lot in Georgetown County at the south end of Springs Avenue. Roadside parking allowed within 5 feet of pavement. No parking 11pm–6am.

Dogs

Dogs allowed year-round with leash in hand, under voice control, and waste cleanup. May 1 – September 30 between 8am and 8pm: dogs must be leashed at all times, including in the water.

Entry Fee

Free beach access and free parking

Address

323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Amenities

restrooms (at select accesses)showers (at select accesses)trash receptaclesdog waste bagslife rings

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Pawleys Island.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Pawleys Island from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Pawleys Island dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed year-round with leash in hand, under voice control, and waste cleanup. May 1 – September 30 between 8am and 8pm: dogs must be leashed at all times, including in the water.

Is there an entry fee at Pawleys Island?

Entry to Pawleys Island is free.

Are there lifeguards at Pawleys Island?

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

What amenities are at Pawleys Island?

Amenities at Pawleys Island include restrooms (at select accesses), showers (at select accesses), trash receptacles, dog waste bags, life rings.

When is the water warmest at Pawleys Island?

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 Pawleys Island located?

Pawleys Island is in Georgetown County, SC, at 323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.