87°
Mostly Sunny
3%
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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.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
79°F water · 87°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 79°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
81 /100
great
80 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
85 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 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
87°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 9 mph
SE
Rain
3%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
79°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:17 PM
5.3 ft · in 2.5h
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
82 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:37 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 10:55 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 5:17 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 11:47 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
38
94°
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
38
95°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
26
90°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
38
89°
Sunny
6%
76
91°
Sunny
4%
76
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 79°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
8:20 PM - 10:20 PM
Minor
2:10 AM - 3:10 AM
Major
8:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Garden City Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Garden City Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Garden City Beach dog-friendly?
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.
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS