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Horry County, SC · Atlantic Ocean
Surfside Beach (SC)
11 N Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
An incorporated Grand Strand town officially branded "The Family Beach," Surfside is a quiet, low-rise residential stretch just south of Myrtle Beach. Its centerpiece is the Surfside Pier — an 814-foot concrete fishing pier that reopened in March 2024 after Hurricane Matthew destroyed the previous wooden pier in 2016 — anchoring a wide, gently sloping strand served by 36 public beach accesses.
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 68. North wind around 12 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 7 to 12 mph.
Weather
- 68°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
47 /100
ok
20 Swim
70 Sunbathe
80 Walk
26 Fish
78 Photo
Best for walking today
Swim advisory: Long-term advisory in effect
Sampled at WAC-031A, 0.3 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
68°F
Clear
Wind
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
65°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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:40 AM
Sunset
5:19 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
65°
Sunny
0%
72
70°
Sunny
0%
80
70°
Sunny
0%
79
71°
Mostly Sunny
0%
81
70°
Mostly Sunny
8%
75
63°
Sunny
11%
62
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 parking March 1 – October 31, 8am–6pm (free outside those hours and November–February). Premium lots $3/hr or $15/day; standard lots $2/hr or $10/day; the Surfside Pier lot is $4/hr with no daily maximum. Pay via Text2Park or ParkMobile. Non-resident season pass $250 (200 issued); residents park free with a valid town decal.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach 10am–5pm from May 1 through Labor Day. At all other times leashed dogs (7-ft max leash) are allowed; dogs older than 4 months must display a registration tag and owners must clean up. No reptiles or exotic animals on the beach at any time.
Entry Fee
Free beach access; paid parking in season (March 1 – October 31)
Address
11 N Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Surfside Beach (SC) today?
Surfside Beach (SC) 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 Surfside Beach (SC) dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach 10am–5pm from May 1 through Labor Day. At all other times leashed dogs (7-ft max leash) are allowed; dogs older than 4 months must display a registration tag and owners must clean up. No reptiles or exotic animals on the beach at any time.
Is there an entry fee at Surfside Beach (SC)?
Entry to Surfside Beach (SC) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Surfside Beach (SC)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Surfside Beach (SC) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Surfside Beach (SC)?
Amenities at Surfside Beach (SC) include lifeguards (seasonal, May 15 – Sept 15), restrooms, shower towers, 814-ft concrete fishing pier, 36 public beach accesses, ADA beach access mats, beach wheelchairs (via Surfside Beach PD).
When is the water warmest at Surfside Beach (SC)?
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 Surfside Beach (SC) located?
Surfside Beach (SC) is in Horry County, SC, at 11 N Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC 29575.
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