Temporary Beach Rules

​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 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 December 22, 2024, unless extended by Town Council.