Water Temperature of the Waccamaw River in Pawleys Island, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 8:15 PM EDT
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Station Name: WACCAMAW RIVER NEAR PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: -7 feet / -2 meters
Nearest Address:
219 Harbor Club Dr
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Georgetown County
GPS Coordinates: 33.50655724, -79.1269867
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Crabtree Swamp, Conway, SC (25.0 mi)
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Atlantic Ocean, Sunset Beach, NC (43.8 mi)
Weather for Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 94%
Feels Like: 82.7°F
Wind: S 10.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 18.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 85°F
L: 73°F

Thu
H: 79°F
L: 66°F

Fri
H: 73°F
L: 61°F

Sat
H: 75°F
L: 65°F

Sun
H: 80°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 8:19 AM
Moonset: 2:15 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:49 AM - 10:19 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM2:04 AM - 3:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:31AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 9:31 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 9:45 AM
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, several dirt logging roads are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 AM EDT Tuesday, the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 7.5 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 7:55PM EDT until May 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 7:55 PM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:31AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 9:31 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 9:45 AM
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, several dirt logging roads are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 AM EDT Tuesday, the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 7.5 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:31AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 9:31 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 9:45 AM
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, several dirt logging roads are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 AM EDT Tuesday, the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 7.5 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 7:55PM EDT until May 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 7:55 PM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.9°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 17.7 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 8:19 AM
Moonset: 2:15 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:49 AM - 10:19 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM2:04 AM - 3:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.7°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 12:46 AM
Moonset: 3:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:16 AM - 2:46 PM12:16 AM - 2:46 PM
Minor Periods
2:52 PM - 4:22 PM2:32 AM - 4:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:01 PM - 5:31 PM3:01 AM - 4:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.5°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 10:47 AM
Moonset: 5:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:17 AM - 12:47 AM
Minor Periods
5:14 PM - 6:44 PM3:33 AM - 5:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 11:43 AM
Moonset: 6:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:15 AM - 2:45 AM11:13 AM - 1:43 PM
Minor Periods
6:29 PM - 7:59 PM4:08 AM - 5:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5