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.

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

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 1 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Weather

81°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

81°F

Clear

Wind

9 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

82°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

23 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

6:04 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

81°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

82°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

83°

Sunny

Sat Jun 6

85°

Sunny

Sun Jun 7

86°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Jun 8

85°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

51%

Tue Jun 9

81°

Chance Rain Showers

36%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light 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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Major

3:00 PM - 5:00 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

lifeguardspier (Cherry Grove)restaurantsrestroomsshowers

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.