Myrtle Beach Surf Forecast, South Carolina
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Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.2s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.3ft @ 7sSE
Wind Swell
2.0ft @ 4sSSE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle SSW breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|5-9mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the SSE.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|5-8mph SE
Forecast Charts
Myrtle Beach Surf 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
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Myrtle Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Myrtle Beach?
The current wave height at Myrtle Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.2s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Myrtle Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Myrtle Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.3ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 2ft SSE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Myrtle Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Myrtle Beach is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.