68°
Mostly Sunny
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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
Great day for a beach walk.
78°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 12 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 9 to 14 mph.
Weather
- 68°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
- 4.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
70 /100
great
66 Swim
70 Sunbathe
80 Walk
78 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.5 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
68°F
Clear
Wind
12 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
18 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Myrtle Beach-Conway
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
66°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
4.9 ft
10s · ESE swell
Barometer
29.93 inHg
1014 hPa · buoy 41013
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
6:40 AM
Sunset
5:19 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:41 AM | High | 6.1 ft |
| 12:01 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:53 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:08 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:24 AM | High | 6.2 ft |
| 12:45 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:35 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:47 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:04 AM | High | 6.2 ft |
| 1:26 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:15 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:25 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:42 AM | High | 6.1 ft |
| 2:06 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 7:53 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:03 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 8:20 AM | High | 5.9 ft |
| 2:45 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 8:30 PM | High | 4.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:41 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 8:59 AM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 3:25 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 9:09 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:20 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 9:42 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 4:06 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 9:52 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8661070, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
66°
Sunny
0%
72
71°
Sunny
0%
82
71°
Sunny
0%
81
70°
Mostly Sunny
0%
80
69°
Mostly Sunny
9%
74
63°
Mostly Sunny
10%
57
What to Bring Today
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Litchfield Beach today?
Litchfield Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS