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.
Local Vibe
WelcomingIntimidating
Not bad but be polite.
Crowd Factor
MellowHeavy
Moderate on good days.
Spot Rating
PoorPerfect
Scattered peaks, ideal for all types surfers most days. Can be better than surrounding beachbreaks.
Shoulder Burn
LightExhausting
Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow.
Water Quality
CleanDirty
Some runoff pollution after heavy rains.
Hazards
Miscellaneous sea creatures, rocks.
Access
Lots of public access.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Late summer, early fall, early spring.
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