Shipyard Beach, SC
Sunrise to Sunset
554 miles
44
°F
4
6
mph
34
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~4Beach Alerts
Crowd Alert
Crowd Alert: Beach at capacity from 1 PM-3 PM — consider alternative times
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 2 PM-4 PM — not ideal for kids (10s wave period)
About This Beach
Shipyard Beach is a private beach access point primarily for residents and guests of the Shipyard Plantation resort. It features a well-maintained boardwalk, clean restrooms and rinse stations, and chair/umbrella rentals. While generally praised for its cleanliness and amenities, parking can be a significant challenge, particularly during peak seasons, leading to some crowding.
🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances
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Plan Your Visit
Beach Overview
Kid Friendly
Amenities
Stroller Friendly
Rentals
Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
Beachgoers Reviews
4.6
Average Rating
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 1/16/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 44° | 4 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 45° | 4 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 45° | 3 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 45° | 2 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 45° | 1 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 42° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 40° | 0 | 6 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 1/16/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 53°F | 0.5 ft | 10s | → E | -4.0 ft |
| 14:00 | 53°F | 0.5 ft | 10s | → E | -3.1 ft |
| 15:00 | 53°F | 0.5 ft | 10s | → E | -2.2 ft |
| 16:00 | 53°F | 0.5 ft | 9s | → E | -1.2 ft |
| 17:00 | 53°F | 0.7 ft | 8s | → E | -0.3 ft |
| 18:00 | 53°F | 0.7 ft | 6s | → E | -0.1 ft |
| 19:00 | 53°F | 0.9 ft | 4s | → E | -0.5 ft |