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.
Treat the pier as a visual landmark and forecast anchor. Check local signs and use public beach accesses rather than the private pier or private walkway system.