Horry County, SC · Atlantic Ocean

Garden City Beach

Garden City Beach, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

A laid-back unincorporated beach community south of Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach straddles the Horry/Georgetown county line. Its centerpiece is the Garden City Pier with arcade, restaurants, and live music, anchoring a family-friendly stretch of wide Grand Strand beach.

Eats & Drinks 47 Shops 9 Stay 6

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 83°F water · 85°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 1 to 8 mph.

Weather

85°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

NWS alert active — coastal flood advisory issued september 9 at 1:04pm edt until september 9 at 9:00pm edt by nws wilmington nc

67 /100

good

52 Swim

81 Sunbathe

86 Walk

42 Fish

82 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.8 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8661070 · Observed 2.71 ft · Predicted 1.93 ft

Coastal Flooding Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 9 at 1:04PM EDT until September 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

NWS · In effect through Sep 9, 9:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM to 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations near beaches and along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

85°F

Clear

Wind

10 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

9 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

86°F

Chance Rain Showers

Water

Water Temp

83°F

Swimming weather

Barometer

30.25 inHg

1025 hPa · buoy 41013

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:55 AM

Sunset

7:31 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:39 AM	Low	0.3 ft
6:31 AM	High	5.7 ft
12:41 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
6:53 PM	High	6.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:25 AM	Low	0.1 ft
7:22 AM	High	6.0 ft
1:33 PM	Low	-0.1 ft
7:41 PM	High	6.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:09 AM	Low	0.0 ft
8:10 AM	High	6.2 ft
2:23 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
8:25 PM	High	6.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:50 AM	Low	0.0 ft
8:55 AM	High	6.3 ft
3:09 PM	Low	0.1 ft
9:07 PM	High	5.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:30 AM	Low	0.1 ft
9:38 AM	High	6.2 ft
3:54 PM	Low	0.4 ft
9:48 PM	High	5.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:08 AM	Low	0.4 ft
10:22 AM	High	6.0 ft
4:38 PM	Low	0.7 ft
10:31 PM	High	5.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:46 AM	Low	0.6 ft
11:08 AM	High	5.8 ft
5:22 PM	Low	1.0 ft
11:18 PM	High	4.8 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8661070, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

85°

Sunny

Thu Sep 10

86°

Chance Rain Showers

27%

Fri Sep 11

88°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

46%

Sat Sep 12

86°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

66%

Sun Sep 13

86°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

55%

Mon Sep 14

87°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

40%

Tue Sep 15

85°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

28%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 83°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

10:50 PM - 12:50 AM

Minor

4:50 AM - 5:50 AM

Major

11:10 AM - 1:10 PM

Minor

6:20 PM - 7:20 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Free year-round parking at all oceanfront beach accesses and at Horry County Nash Street access. Paid parking lots available along Magnolia Drive off Waccamaw Drive.

Dogs

Horry County portion: leash required at all times (max 6 ft); dogs prohibited on beach 10am–5pm from May 1 through Labor Day. Georgetown County portion: leashed 9am–7pm, voice control other hours.

Entry Fee

Free beach access; free oceanfront parking

Address

Garden City Beach, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Amenities

lifeguards (seasonal, May 15 – Sept 15)restroomsshowersfishing pierarcaderestaurants

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Garden City Beach today?

Garden City Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Garden City Beach dog-friendly?

Is there an entry fee at Garden City Beach?

Entry to Garden City Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Garden City Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Garden City Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Garden City Beach?

Amenities at Garden City Beach include lifeguards (seasonal, May 15 – Sept 15), restrooms, showers, fishing pier, arcade, restaurants.

When is the water warmest at Garden City Beach?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Garden City Beach located?

Garden City Beach is in Horry County, SC, at Garden City Beach, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.