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Pawleys Island Today

Clear skies and a breezy morning ahead

We're waking up to clear skies and a cool 49 degrees. A nice day is shaping up with a high of 66, perfect for getting outside.

Best beach window Best time for a morning beach stroll
Good for Enjoying a warm coffee on the deck
Surf Small and choppy, longboard day
Tonight Cool evening with clear skies

Current conditions in Pawleys Island

Now
49° F
Sky
Clear
High / low
66° / 47°
Wind
N 16 mph
Gusts
16 mph
Water
73° F
Tide
falling · 1.6 ft
Next high tide
2:01 PM
Next low tide
7:10 AM
Sunrise
7:22 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
UV
0
Surf
1–3 ft · fair
Rip current
moderate
Advisory
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 3:00AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC Sunny. Rip current risk: Moderate. Thunderstorm potential: None.

Pawleys Island, South Carolina · Updated 5:49 AM · Source: NWS Wilmington / NOAA

Pawleys Island Surf Report

1-3ft

11.2ft @ 8s • Wind 16mph N

Fair / Clean

The surf is looking small today, around knee-high, with choppy conditions due to north winds at 20 mph. A longboard or bigger board will serve you well if you decide to paddle out. Just keep an eye on that moderate rip current risk.

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