Surf Forecast  Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach surfspot characteristics

More about Myrtle Beach surfspot

General: Most of Myrtle is like anywhere else in South Carolina -- one long stretch of beachbreak. 29th Avenue typically has better surf than most of Myrtle -- particularly on a S swell. There is also marginally better, though murkier, surf at the creek mouth. Tides: mid to high Size: waist-overhead high Wind: W, NW Swell: S, SE Bottom: sand Paddling: Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow. Spot Rating: Fun scattered peaks, ideal for all types surfers most days.

Beginner to advanced

Lots of public access along most of the Myrtle Beach coast. Some restricted surfing areas during the summer.

Late summer, early fall, early spring

Crowd Factor: light, except alongside the piers and at 29th Avenue south Local Vibe: Not much.

Some runoff pollution after heavy rains.

Miscellaneous sea creatures in the water, and cranky fishermen near the piers.