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Litchfield Beach Surf Forecast

South Carolina

Litchfield Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.75s
Wind
2mph
NNW / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.8ft @ 8sESE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
ESE
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

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.

Occasional strong currentsSeasonal undertow

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm

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Litchfield Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Litchfield Beach?
The current wave height at Litchfield Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.75s swell period. Wind is NNW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Litchfield Beach surf forecast?
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.