South Jetty Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
South Jetty Surf Guide
There's a small public parking area right after the Pawley's Island beach road cuts toward the beach. Waves break to the north and south of the jetty, and the spot can get pretty fun on an east-southeast hurricane swell.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Not bad but be polite.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Moderate on good days.
Spot Rating
Fun
Scattered peaks, ideal for all types surfers most days. Can be better than surrounding beachbreaks.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow.
Water Quality
Clean
Some runoff pollution after heavy rains.
Hazards
Miscellaneous sea creatures, rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, SUP
Access
Lots of public access.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Late summer, early fall, early spring.
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