Pawley's Island: Pritchard Street
About
Pritchard Street is a public beach access point on Pawleys Island, South Carolina, managed by the Town of Pawleys Island. It sits about 1.3 miles from the community of Pawleys Island, and the access is built to be accessible, with parking available at the site. This is a simple stop for reaching the sand rather than a destination with a route to follow. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Brookgreen Gardens weather station show May highs around 80°F and October highs around 76°F, compared with July highs near 88°F. For time off the beach, several walks lie within about 10 miles. The Larry Paul Trail and The Trail Beyond the Garden Wall are each under 8 miles away, the Lowcountry Hike is close by at a similar distance, and the Georgetown Harborwalk is about 9.4 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Pawley's Island: Pritchard Street
South Carolina
Data: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, beach access points. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–80°F and lows of 44–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Brookgreen Gardens, SC weather station, 7.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan57° high37° low
- Feb59° high39° low
- Mar66° high44° low
- Apr73° high52° low
- May80° high61° low
- Jun86° high68° low
- Jul88° high72° low
- Aug87° high71° low
- Sep83° high66° low
- Oct76° high56° low
- Nov66° high45° low
- Dec59° high39° low
Nearby
- Larry Paul TrailHiking7.3 mi
- The Trail Beyond the Garden WallHiking7.6 mi
- Lowcountry HikeHiking7.7 mi
- Low Country TrailHiking8.1 mi
- Georgetown HarborwalkHiking9.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Pawley's Island: Pritchard Street
Best months: September–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
57° / 37°
9 wet
Feb
59° / 39°
8 wet
Mar
66° / 44°
8 wet
Apr
73° / 52°
7 wet
May
80° / 61°
8 wet
Jun
86° / 68°
10 wet
Jul
88° / 72°
11 wet
Aug
87° / 71°
11 wet
Sep
83° / 66°
8 wet
Oct
76° / 56°
7 wet
Nov
66° / 45°
7 wet
Dec
59° / 39°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Brookgreen Gardens, SC, 7.9 mi away at 20 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.