Shipyard Beach, SC
Sunrise to Sunset
554 miles
77
°F
2
15
mph
83
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~4Beach Alerts
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 4 PM-9 PM — not ideal for kids (4.2ft waves)
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.
*Click a parking icon on the map to draw the shortest path to the nearest entrance.
Plan Your Visit
Beach Overview
Kid Friendly
Amenities
Stroller Friendly
Rentals
Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
Beachgoers Reviews
4.6
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/5/2025, 4:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | 77° | 2 | 15 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 77° | 2 | 14 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 76° | 1 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 75° | 0 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 74° | 0 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 21:00 | 74° | 0 | 12 mph | 0.02 |
| 22:00 | 74° | 0 | 9 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/5/2025, 4:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | 76°F | 4.2 ft | 7s | → E | +0.8 ft |
| 17:00 | 76°F | 4.2 ft | 7s | → E | +2.5 ft |
| 18:00 | 76°F | 4.2 ft | 7s | → E | +3.6 ft |
| 19:00 | 76°F | 4.1 ft | 7s | ↘ SE | +3.7 ft |
| 20:00 | 76°F | 4.1 ft | 7s | ↘ SE | +2.9 ft |
| 21:00 | 76°F | 4.1 ft | 7s | ↘ SE | +1.4 ft |
| 22:00 | 76°F | 3.9 ft | 7s | ↘ SE | -0.5 ft |