Pawleys Island Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Pawleys Island Beach, South Carolina
Updated 3:33 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 66°F, wind 7 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
97/100
- 76°F, wind 4 mph
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
99/100
- 76°F, wind 6 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS ILM Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-13. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:38 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:54 AM | 5.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:11 PM | 0.4 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:01 PM | 4.6 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Pawleys Island Pier (ocean) · 0.6 km away.
About Pawleys Island Beach
Pawleys Island Beach sits on the South Carolina coast, where the water runs from about 51°F in January to 87°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in May, June, July, August, September and October — 6 months of the year — peaking around 87°F in July and dropping to about 51°F in January.
Today it is 76°F. That is 3° above the October average of 73°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Pawleys Island Pier (ocean) about 0.6 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Pawleys Island Beach?
We score today 99 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Pawleys Island Beach?
About 76°F. That is 3° above the October average of 73°F here.
Are there rip currents at Pawleys Island Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Pawleys Island Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Pawleys Island Pier (ocean) about 0.6 km away on the open coast.