Pelican Poles
A long, exposed Pawleys Island sandbar run where E/SE groundswells peel quick lefts and rights over shifting sand-quiet until a long-period swell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Pelican Poles in South Carolina.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Hidden poles and a shifting sandbar mean the primary peak can migrate along the beach-look for rusted wooden poles as a visual reference and expect short walks to find the best takeoff.
Low-mid tide sharpens the peaks while strong onshore or long-period southerly winds clean out the shape.
Lineup Guide
Hidden poles and a shifting sandbar mean the primary peak can migrate along the beach-look for rusted wooden poles as a visual reference and expect short walks to find the best takeoff.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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