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Seabrook Beach
4.5★ · 41 Google ratings · Seabrook Island, South Carolina
✓ Kids reported
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Water
87°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Map of Seabrook Beach
Guide
Good to know
Dogs
Restricted Area (Red): The restricted area begins at a line extending from Boardwalk #1 (Community Center Boardwalk) to the Atlantic Ocean and continues in a northeasterly direction to Captain Sams Inlet. Within the restricted area, no pets shall be allowed at any time, whether on or off a leash. Limited Restriction Area (Yellow): The limited restriction area begins approximately 300 yards northwest of a line extending from Boardwalk #9 (Pelican Watch Boardwalk) to the Edisto River and continues in a northwesterly direction to Privateer Creek. Within the limited restriction area, pets must be on a leash at all times. General Beach Area (Green): In all other areas of the beach, the following seasonal rules shall apply: Peak Season (April 1 – September 30): Pets must be on a leash between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. At all other times, pets may be off a leash, provided they remain effectively controlled while on the beach; Off-Peak Season (October 1 – March 31): Pets may be off a leash at all times, provided they remain effectively controlled while on the beach. townofseabrookisland.org, 2026/09
Time visits for dolphin sightings
Low tide brings dolphins close to shore, and multiple reviewers reported seeing them across multiple days.
Visit in May or June for solitude
Reviewers consistently report the beach stays uncrowded even on weekends during late spring months.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2025
Verify access before visiting
This is a private beach with a guard gate, and non-residents will be turned away at entry.
Plan for a long walk from parking
Expect a significant distance between the parking area and the water's edge.
Bring shells bags for collecting
The beach yields abundant shells worth gathering during your visit.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
88°F · clear
Water
87°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.2 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:17 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:18 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:10 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:27 AM.
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📍 Seabrook Island, SC 29455
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Seabrook Beach?
375 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Seabrook Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
