South Litchfield Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SE

Wind

W, NW

Surf Height

Waist-overhead high

Tide

Mid to high

South Litchfield Surf Guide

Breaks pretty much the same as North Litchfield. There's an inlet with a small sandspit at the south end of the area that can work well on strong S and E swells, but it's better to head to Pawley's.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

None.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Light.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Scattered peaks, ideal for all types surfers most days.

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.

Access

Lots of public access.

Bottom

Sand.

Best Season

Late summer, early fall, early spring.

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