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

Decent day for sunbathing.

Thunderstorms · 82°F water · 84°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

84°F air — ideal beach weather
21% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

42 /100

32 Swim

67 Sunbathe

36 Walk

27 Fish

33 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

84°F

Mostly Clear

Wind

14 mph

Rain

21%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

10 Very High

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

86°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

82°F

Swimming weather

Barometer

30.14 inHg

1021 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

62 MPN/100mL · E. coli

USGS · sampled 5mo ago

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

NWS SRF · ILM · Issued Jun 26, 2:42 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:06 AM

Sunset

8:29 PM

Moon · 89%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
5:26 AM	High	4.0 ft
11:38 AM	Low	0.5 ft
6:03 PM	High	5.3 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 26

84°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

21%

Sat Jun 27

86°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

36%

Sun Jun 28

88°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

34%

Mon Jun 29

86°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

49%

Tue Jun 30

85°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

15%

Wed Jul 1

84°

Sunny

Thu Jul 2

86°

Sunny

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 14 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°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

9:10 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor

2:50 AM - 3:50 AM

Major

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Minor

5:40 PM - 6:40 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

lifeguardsboardwalkpierrestroomsshowersrestaurantsshopsamusements

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Myrtle Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Myrtle Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

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.