South Jetty

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South Jetty surfspot characteristics

Swell Window
E | ESE | SE | SSE
Optimal Swell Direction
Swell Size
3ft - 6ft
Breaks over
Sand
Wave type
jetty
Wave direction
right | left
Optimal Wind Direction
W | WNW | NW | NNW
Best Tides at
mid | midToHigh | high

More about South Jetty surfspot

General: 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. Tides: Mid to high Size: Waist-overhead high Wind: W, NW Swell: S, SE Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow. Spot Rating: Scattered peaks, ideal for all types surfers most days. Can be better than surrounding beachbreaks.

Beginner to advanced

Lots of public access.

Late summer, early fall, early spring.

Crowd Factor: Moderate on good days. Local Vibe: Not bad but be polite.

Some runoff pollution after heavy rains.

Miscellaneous sea creatures, rocks.

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