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

Ideal for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 6.6ft waves · 75°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Weather

76°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

75°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

6.6ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only
NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 2:39pm edt until june 3 at 8:00pm edt by nws wilmington nc

56 /100

good

28 Swim

83 Sunbathe

87 Walk

18 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 1.6 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 2.43 ft · Predicted 0.82 ft

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 2:39PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

NWS · In effect through Jun 4, 12:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

76°F

Clear

Wind

12 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

78°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

75°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

10:25 PM

5.1 ft · in 59m

Wave Height

6.6 ft

ENE swell

Barometer

30.18 inHg

1022 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

35 MPN/100mL · E. coli

USGS · sampled 6mo 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 3, 3:05 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:05 AM

Sunset

8:21 PM

Moon · 88%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
4:17 AM	Low	0.5 ft
9:58 AM	High	4.0 ft
4:09 PM	Low	0.6 ft
10:25 PM	High	5.1 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

76°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

78°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

79°

Sunny

Sat Jun 6

79°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Jun 7

80°

Partly Sunny

11%

Mon Jun 8

80°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

46%

Tue Jun 9

76°

Chance Rain Showers

37%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 12 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 75°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.

Minor

10:20 PM - 11:20 PM

Major

2:40 AM - 4:40 AM

Minor

8:10 AM - 9:10 AM

Major

3:00 PM - 5:00 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.