South Carolina
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Litchfield Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Litchfield Beach, South Carolina. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 8s and light ENE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 8s with gentle NNE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with light WSW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
Litchfield Beach is a mellow, sand-bottomed beach break located along South Carolina's Grand Strand, offering forgiving waves perfect for learning and progressing. The spot faces southwest and picks up solid swell during Atlantic storm systems and hurricane season, with consistent peeling waves across a wide beach. This uncrowded gem provides plenty of space to paddle out and work on technique in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Litchfield Beach is 1ft with a 7.95s swell period. Wind is E at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Litchfield Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ESE primary swell at 8s, a 1.6ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Litchfield Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Litchfield Beach works best with a ESE swell and WNW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Litchfield Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Litchfield Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Litchfield Beach is a mellow, sand-bottomed beach break located along South Carolina's Grand Strand, offering forgiving waves perfect for learning and progressing. The spot faces southwest and picks up solid swell during Atlantic storm systems and hurricane season, with consistent peeling waves across a wide beach. This uncrowded gem provides plenty of space to paddle out and work on technique in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
The prime season at Litchfield Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Litchfield Beach include occasional strong currents, seasonal undertow. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Litchfield Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
