Pawleys Island

Pawleys Island is a beach break in Pawleys Island, SC, covered by a free live cam from Pawleys Island Realty.

About the Break

Pawleys Island is a low-key barrier island in Georgetown County, south of Myrtle Beach, with a long-standing reputation as the more understated, less developed stretch of the Grand Strand. The beach break here is open and exposed, working across a range of swell directions. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Pawleys Island Realty, a vacation-rental and real estate company on Pawleys Island, South Carolina, managing over 200 rental properties alongside real estate sales. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Pawleys Island sits on the Atlantic coast in Pawleys Island, Georgetown County, South Carolina. See the South Carolina surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pawleys Island surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Pawleys Island Realty in Pawleys Island, SC — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.