Myrtle Beach conditions

The Grand Strand's boardwalk beach beside the SkyWheel.

Myrtle Beach is in Horry County, South Carolina, on the Atlantic coast.

Leashed dogs are welcome on Myrtle Beach's sand outside the 9am-5pm window that applies from May 15 through September 15. Oceanfront street parking runs on meters, and concessions are available along with restrooms. The nearest other beach Coasti tracks is Hilton Head Island, more than 150 miles south.

Today's flag, water temperature, surf, wind, UV and tide times for Myrtle Beach load on this page automatically. Conditions change through the day, so nothing on this page is a substitute for the flag flying when you arrive.

Know before you go

Amenity details are Coasti's own notes and can go out of date. Fees, lifeguard seasons and dog rules are set locally.

Beach flag colors

Flags run from green for low hazard to double red for water closed — see what each flag color means.

Where these readings come from

Tide predictions come from NOAA station Springmaid Pier, Myrtle Beach (8661070).

Weather and marine forecasts come from the National Weather Service at Myrtle Beach Intl (KMYR).

Common questions

Is Myrtle Beach safe for swimming today?

That depends on the flag and the surf, and both change through the day. Coasti shows the posted lifeguard flag when a current one exists, and estimates from surf, wind and rip-current risk when it does not. Today's answer for Myrtle Beach loads at the top of this page.

Does Myrtle Beach have lifeguards?

Myrtle Beach has lifeguards in season. Outside those months no flag is posted, and no flag flying does not mean the water is safe.

Is there parking at Myrtle Beach?

Parking at Myrtle Beach is paid. Metered oceanfront street parking. Fees and lot hours change, so check locally before you go.

Are dogs allowed at Myrtle Beach?

Dogs are allowed at Myrtle Beach. Leashed dogs restricted from the beach 9am-5pm, May 15-Sept 15; allowed other times. Leash and off-leash rules change, so check locally before you go.

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