Best Surf Beaches in Pawleys Island

3.2·6 reviews
1 beaches

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Best of 1 Pawleys Island spots

Pawleys Island Pier

Surf score

2/100

Wave

1.1 ft

Wind

Light

Condition

Poor Conditions

Light winds

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Pawleys Island Pier1.1 ftLightPoor
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Pawleys Island Pier

Intermediate

Pawleys Island Pier is the closest named forecast anchor for private Pawleys Island pier-area custom spots. The surf is still an Atlantic-facing sandbar read, with pier-adjacent peaks and tropical-season windows, but the pier and immediate access are private/resident or guest controlled. Use this anchor for nearby custom-spot forecast matching without implying public pier access.

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About surfing in Pawleys Island

Pawleys Island has 1 surf spot.
The top-ranked surf spots in Pawleys Island are: 1. Pawleys Island Pier (3.2/5). Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
Pawleys Island's surf spots are generally suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners should check individual spot reports for days with smaller, mellower conditions.
Water temperatures in the area range from 52-82°F. In summer, boardshorts or spring suit is typical. In winter, bring 4/3mm. You can go with just trunks June-September.

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