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

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · 40% rain · 85°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. West wind 5 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Weather

90°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
40% rain — rain likely at some point

Water

85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach

24 /100

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17 Swim

41 Sunbathe

15 Walk

27 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

90°F

Clear

Wind

7 to 13 mph

Rain

40%

Today

UV Peak

9 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

85°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Water

Water Temp

85°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

6:26 PM

6.4 ft · in 3.1h

Barometer

30.10 inHg

1019 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

19 MPN/100mL · E. coli

USGS · sampled 7mo 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 Jul 12, 2:53 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:15 AM

Sunset

8:28 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:15 AM	Low	0.1 ft
5:57 AM	High	4.7 ft
12:04 PM	Low	-0.5 ft
6:26 PM	High	6.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:12 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
6:57 AM	High	4.9 ft
1:02 PM	Low	-0.7 ft
7:24 PM	High	6.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:08 AM	Low	-0.4 ft
7:54 AM	High	5.1 ft
2:00 PM	Low	-0.8 ft
8:18 PM	High	6.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:00 AM	Low	-0.5 ft
8:48 AM	High	5.3 ft
2:56 PM	Low	-0.7 ft
9:10 PM	High	6.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:49 AM	Low	-0.5 ft
9:42 AM	High	5.3 ft
3:50 PM	Low	-0.6 ft
10:00 PM	High	6.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:36 AM	Low	-0.4 ft
10:37 AM	High	5.3 ft
4:42 PM	Low	-0.3 ft
10:52 PM	High	5.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:22 AM	Low	-0.3 ft
11:34 AM	High	5.3 ft
5:34 PM	Low	0.1 ft
11:45 PM	High	5.3 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8661070, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

90°

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

40%

Mon Jul 13

85°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

57%

Tue Jul 14

85°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

62%

Wed Jul 15

87°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

29%

Thu Jul 16

87°

Sunny

Fri Jul 17

87°

Sunny

10%

Sat Jul 18

86°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

29%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 7 to 13 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 40% rain chance
critical Extra water / electrolytes 90°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

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

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.