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Pawley's Island: Shell Street

South Carolina

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Pawley's Island: Shell Street is a public beach access point on Pawleys Island in South Carolina, about a mile from the community of Pawleys Island. The Town of Pawleys Island manages it, and it has parking. For comfortable weather, aim for spring or fall. Typical averages from the nearby Brookgreen Gardens weather station run to highs around 73°F in April and 76°F in October, while July highs average about 88°F. Within about six miles inland are The Trail Beyond the Garden Wall, Larry Paul Trail, Lowcountry Hike and Low Country Trail, which can be paired with a beach visit.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Parking

Small lot

Restrooms

None

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Pawley's Island: Shell 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, 5.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan57° high37° low
  2. Feb59° high39° low
  3. Mar66° high44° low
  4. Apr73° high52° low
  5. May80° high61° low
  6. Jun86° high68° low
  7. Jul88° high72° low
  8. Aug87° high71° low
  9. Sep83° high66° low
  10. Oct76° high56° low
  11. Nov66° high45° low
  12. Dec59° high39° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Pawleys Island, South Carolina · 1.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Pawley's Island: Shell 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.

  1. Jan

    57° / 37°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    59° / 39°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    66° / 44°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    73° / 52°

    7 wet

  5. May

    80° / 61°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    86° / 68°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    88° / 72°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 71°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    83° / 66°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    76° / 56°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    66° / 45°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    59° / 39°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Brookgreen Gardens, SC, 5.6 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.