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Horry County, SC · Atlantic Ocean
Myrtle Beach
1200 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
The most-visited beach destination on the East Coast — 60 miles of sand collectively called the "Grand Strand," anchored by Myrtle Beach proper with the SkyWheel, Broadway at the Beach, hundreds of mini-golf courses, and the Boardwalk. Wide, gentle-slope beach, warm summer water, family-amusement-park energy.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Swim advisory · 74°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 8 to 12 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 69°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing
- 4.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality
48 /100
ok
21 Swim
71 Sunbathe
81 Walk
27 Fish
78 Photo
Best for walking today
Swim advisory: Long-term advisory in effect
Sampled at WAC-020, 0.2 mi from this beach.
Water level 0.5 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
69°F
Clear
Wind
8 to 12 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
18 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Myrtle Beach-Conway
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
66°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
74°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
4.9 ft
10s · ESE swell
Barometer
29.93 inHg
1014 hPa · buoy 41013
Water Quality
No recent sample
Last reading 5mo ago: elevated
USGS · not a current condition
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ254)
The ILM office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- NCZ106 Coastal Pender — Surf City and Topsail Beach n/a
- NCZ108 Coastal New Hanover — Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island, n/a
- NCZ110 Coastal Brunswick — Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach, n/a
- SCZ054 Coastal Horry — Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach, n/a
- SCZ056 Coastal Georgetown — Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
5:18 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:41 AM | High | 6.1 ft |
| 12:01 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:53 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:08 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:24 AM | High | 6.2 ft |
| 12:45 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:35 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:47 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:04 AM | High | 6.2 ft |
| 1:26 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:15 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:25 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:42 AM | High | 6.1 ft |
| 2:06 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 7:53 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:03 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 8:20 AM | High | 5.9 ft |
| 2:45 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 8:30 PM | High | 4.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:41 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 8:59 AM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 3:25 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 9:09 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:20 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 9:42 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 4:06 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 9:52 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8661070, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
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71°
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69°
Mostly Sunny
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63°
Sunny
11%
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What to Bring Today
- critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE
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
9:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Minor
4:40 AM - 5:40 AM
Major
9:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Minor
3:50 PM - 4:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid public lots and metered street parking. Many oceanfront hotels include parking.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach 10 AM – 5 PM, May 1 – Labor Day. Leashed access at other hours and off-season.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
1200 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Myrtle Beach today?
Myrtle 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 Myrtle Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach 10 AM – 5 PM, May 1 – Labor Day. Leashed access at other hours and off-season.
Is there an entry fee at Myrtle Beach?
Entry to Myrtle Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Myrtle Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Myrtle Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Myrtle Beach?
Amenities at Myrtle Beach include lifeguards, boardwalk, pier, restrooms, showers, restaurants, shops, amusements.
When is the water warmest at Myrtle 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 Myrtle Beach located?
Myrtle Beach is in Horry County, SC, at 1200 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
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