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Myrtle Beach Surf Forecast

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Myrtle Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.75s
Wind
2mph
NE / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.8ft @ 8sESE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Myrtle Beach offers accessible beach break waves along South Carolina's Grand Strand, with a NW-facing orientation that picks up northeastern Atlantic swells effectively during autumn and winter months. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment for beginners, with peaks forming along the wide, developed shoreline that stretches for miles. As a popular tourist destination, expect consistent crowds and commercial development, but reliable, peeling waves during good swell windows.

Heavy crowdsSwimmers and touristsJetties at nearby breaks

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm

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Myrtle Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Myrtle Beach?
The current wave height at Myrtle Beach is 1-2+ft with a 7.75s swell period. Wind is NE at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Myrtle Beach surf forecast?
Our Myrtle Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.