27th Ave/North Myrtle Surf Forecast, South Carolina
South Carolina
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.15s
Wind
8mph
S / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.6ft @ 7sSE
Wind Swell
2.3ft @ 5sSSE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 8mph SSW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|5-8mph S
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSE.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|3-6mph ESE
Forecast Charts
27th Ave/North Myrtle Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall
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.
Occasional strong currentsSwimmers in summer months
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
27th Ave/North Myrtle Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for 27th Ave/North Myrtle?
The current wave height at 27th Ave/North Myrtle is 1-2ft with a 7.15s swell period. Wind is S at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the 27th Ave/North Myrtle surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at 27th Ave/North Myrtle?
The current breaking wave height at 27th Ave/North Myrtle is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 2.3ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s. 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.
When is the best time to surf 27th Ave/North Myrtle?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 27th Ave/North Myrtle is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.