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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 9mph SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with light winds out of the WNW.
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 4.5s swell period. Wind is E at 9mph 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 0.8ft SE primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft S secondary swell at 5s, a 1.8ft 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 Wednesday from 4 PM to 7 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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.
