South Carolina
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 27th Ave/North Myrtle for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 27th Ave/North Myrtle, South Carolina. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 8s and light winds out of the NE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 8s with light winds out of the NNE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light WSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
27th Ave in North Myrtle Beach is a classic Atlantic Coast beach break that works best during autumn swells and nor'easters. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions perfect for learning, with consistent peaks along the broad Myrtle Beach shoreline that can handle various swell angles. This spot offers easily accessible waves in a family-friendly area, making it ideal for surfers looking to avoid heavy crowds while still scoring fun, peeling sets.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 27th Ave/North Myrtle is 1ft with a 8.35s swell period. Wind is NNE at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 27th Ave/North Myrtle is 1ft, produced by a 0.5ft SSE primary swell at 5s, a 2.2ft E wind swell swell at 8s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 27th Ave/North Myrtle is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
27th Ave/North Myrtle works best with a NE swell and NW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at 27th Ave/North Myrtle. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
27th Ave/North Myrtle is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 27th Ave in North Myrtle Beach is a classic Atlantic Coast beach break that works best during autumn swells and nor'easters. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions perfect for learning, with consistent peaks along the broad Myrtle Beach shoreline that can handle various swell angles. This spot offers easily accessible waves in a family-friendly area, making it ideal for surfers looking to avoid heavy crowds while still scoring fun, peeling sets.
The prime season at 27th Ave/North Myrtle is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at 27th Ave/North Myrtle include occasional strong currents, swimmers in summer months. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 27th Ave/North Myrtle 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
