Temporary Beach Rules Effective Immediately

On By SIPOAIn Town of Seabrook Island

Emergency Ordinance No. 2024-01

On October 23, 2024, Town Council adopted Emergency Ordinance 2024-01 in an effort to protect beachgoers (and their pets) from hazards resulting from the ongoing sand scraping and seawall repair projects.

Effective immediately, the following temporary rules are now in effect:

Temporary Beach Rules for Pets

  • Atlantic Ocean Beach
    • Pets are prohibited (on- or off-leash) at all times between Boardwalk #1 and Captain Sams Inlet – NO CHANGE
    • Pets must be on-leash (24/7) between the Boardwalk #1 and the Beach Club – NEW
  • Edisto River Beach
    • Pets are allowed off-leash (24/7) between the Beach Club and 300 yards NW of Boardwalk #9 – NO CHANGE
    • Pets must be on-leash (24/7) between 300 yards NW of Boardwalk #9 and Privateer Creek – NO CHANGE

Temporary Beach Rules for Beach Fires

  • Atlantic Ocean Beach
    • Beach fires are prohibited between the Beach Club and Captain Sams Inlet – NEW
  • Edisto River Beaches
    • Beach fires are allowed above the high-water mark with a valid SIPOA Beach Fire Permit between the Beach Club and 300 yards NW of Boardwalk #9 – NO CHANGE
    • Beach fires are prohibited between 300 yards NW of Boardwalk #9 and Privateer Creek – NEW

Temporary Beach Closures

  • Atlantic Ocean Beach
    • Beach access will be open during the daytime hours (sunrise to sunset) – NO CHANGE
    • Beach access will be closed during the nighttime hours (sunset to sunrise) – NEW 
  • Edisto River Beaches
    • Beach access will remain open at all times – NO CHANGE

The provisions of Emergency Ordinance 2024-01 will expire on November 22, 2024 at 11:59pm, unless extended by Town Council.

Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island