87°
Mostly Sunny
3%
85
Horry County, SC · Atlantic Ocean
North Myrtle Beach
Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
The quieter northern half of the Grand Strand — four villages (Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach, Windy Hill) merged into one city. Shag-dancing capital of the world, beach-music festivals, and a calmer family scene than Myrtle Beach proper.
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 3 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 3 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
3 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 05 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 2.6h
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
41 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:05 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
19%
44
92°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
25
94°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
26
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
38
90°
Sunny
5%
76
91°
Sunny
3%
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
Paid public lots and metered street parking at most accesses.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach 9 AM – 5 PM, May 15 – September 15. Leashed access otherwise.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at North Myrtle Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for North Myrtle Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is North Myrtle Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach 9 AM – 5 PM, May 15 – September 15. Leashed access otherwise.
Is there an entry fee at North Myrtle Beach?
Entry to North Myrtle Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at North Myrtle Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol North 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 North Myrtle Beach?
Amenities at North Myrtle Beach include lifeguards, pier (Cherry Grove), restaurants, restrooms, showers.
When is the water warmest at North 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 North Myrtle Beach located?
North Myrtle Beach is in Horry County, SC, at Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
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