South Carolina
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with 8mph from the SSE.
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with 8mph from the SSE.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·3-4ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 9s with moderate SSE wind around 8mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 6s and 11mph from the SSW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the S and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 5s and moderate WSW wind around 12mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 19mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 5s and moderate N wind around 8mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 17mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on E swell at 6s with strong NE wind at 15mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 20mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
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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 1-2ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is SSE at 10mph. Conditions are rated Very 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 1-2ft, produced by a 1.7ft SE primary swell at 9s. 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 Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
