North Myrtle Beach tides today
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↓ falling · low 6:21 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:50–6:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 3.8 ft · 67 °F slight · 6.4 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 73 °F from the E, gusts 18 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:31 am–6:26 pm 10 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:14 pm
- Best time to dive 4:50–6:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until Fri 30, 12:00 am. NWS Wilmington NC
Today in North Myrtle Beach there are high tides at 11:14 am (3.8 ft) and 11:26 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 5:27 am and 6:21 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:21 pm. The sun rises at 7:31 am and sets at 6:26 pm: 10 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:50 am to 3:50 am and from 2:22 pm to 4:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (9 mph). Mainly clear, 73 °F.
Fishing in North Myrtle Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:21 pm
- Sunset at 6:26 pm, golden hour from 5:51 pm
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (3.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 pm to 6:50 pm, combines the 6:21 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:10 am to 11:00 am, with the 11:14 am high tide, moonset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, mahi-mahi, Atlantic croaker and southern kingfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: black sea bass. What you can catch
Beach day in North Myrtle Beach
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 6:21 pm: more sand
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.8 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.8 ft
3.8 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:21 pm
Low tide at 5:27 am and 6:21 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:14 am and 11:26 pm.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings pleasant temperatures and low tide at 6:21 pm, though with light offshore wind and some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near North Myrtle Beach
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- North Myrtle Beach 0.9 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Briarcliffe Beach 4.2 mi · SW
- Meher Beach 5.0 mi · SW
- Arcadia Beach 6.0 mi · SW
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for South Carolina (S.C. Beach Guide).
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Tides in North Myrtle Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:27 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:14 am 3.8 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 6:21 pm 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:26 pm 3.1 ft · coef. 82
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 23 min to low tide at 6:21 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 11:14 am high tide and 82 for the 11:26 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.8 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 27 (3.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.9 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 85, 3.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 47, 1.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:31 am · 6:26 pm | Low tide 5:27 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:14 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 6:21 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:26 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 1:50 am · 2:22 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:31 am · 6:25 pm | Low tide 6:17 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:10 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 7:14 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:27 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:32 am · 6:24 pm | High tide 12:24 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 7:11 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 8:12 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 3:59 am · 4:30 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:33 am · 6:23 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 8:10 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:17 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 9:13 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:34 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 1:34 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:22 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 9:16 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 69 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:59 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:35 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 2:42 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 9:26 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:24 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 10:15 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 68 | 41% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:36 am · 5:20 pm | High tide 3:46 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:33 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:23 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 11:11 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 70 | 30% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:03 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Myrtle Beach Airport station (NOAA), 2.2 mi from North Myrtle Beach. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Charleston (Customhouse Wharf) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at North Myrtle Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 4.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 68.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.9 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:58 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station SSBN7, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in North Myrtle Beach today
Surf today
Fair- 2.0–3.1 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.9 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 6:21 pm)
Rip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 1.0–3.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:05 am · sunrise 7:31 am · sunset 6:26 pm · last light 6:52 pm
- Tide: low 5:27 am (-0.0 ft), high 11:14 am (3.8 ft), low 6:21 pm (0.3 ft) and high 11:26 pm (3.1 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 66.9 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 51 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 pm to 6:52 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in North Myrtle Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:14 am): little current from 10:20 am to 12:40 pm
- 3.0 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:27 am (4:30–6:00 am), high tide 11:14 am (10:20 am–12:40 pm), low tide 6:21 pm (5:30–6:50 pm) and high tide 11:26 pm (10:30 pm–12:50 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.0 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 66.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:52 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:50 pm to 6:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in North Myrtle Beach
Now in North Myrtle Beach
- Low / high
- 50 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 48%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 40
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 53° | 55° | 59° | 73° | 77° | 73° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NNW | 6 N | 6 NNE | 9 NNE | 11 NNE | 11 NE | 8 E | 8 NE |
| Gusts | 10 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 73° 8 E 3.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 8 NE 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 8 NE 4.0 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 7 NNE 4.0 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 8 NNE 3.9 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 9 NE 3.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 11 NE 3.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 9 NE 3.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 77 °F | 12 mph NE | 4.0 ft | 11:14 am · 11:26 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 76 °F | 11 mph NE | 4.0 ft | 12:10 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 76 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | 12:24 am · 1:11 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 72 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.3 ft | 1:27 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 57 / 73 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.3 ft | 1:34 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 61 / 72 °F | 18 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 2:42 am · 3:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 74 °F | 17 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 3:46 am · 4:23 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 75 °F | 16 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 4:48 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 73 °F | 14 mph SSE | 6.1 ft | 5:44 am · 6:09 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 71 °F | 11 mph SW | 6.3 ft | 6:34 am · 6:55 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 69 °F | 10 mph NNW | — | 7:19 am · 7:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 68 °F | 11 mph NNE | — | 8:00 am · 8:18 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 65 °F | 10 mph N | — | 8:40 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 68 °F | 7 mph N | — | 9:17 am · 9:38 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 62° / 76° 4.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 58° / 76° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 59° / 72° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 57° / 73° 3.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 61° / 72° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 60° / 74° 3.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 62° / 75° 3.7 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.7 °F; normal high: 73 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:58 pm (local time).
The sun in North Myrtle Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:36 am
- Full dark 7:21 pm
- Civil dawn 7:05 am
- Civil dusk 6:52 pm
- Solar noon 12:58 pm (43° high)
- Daylight 10 h 56 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:51 pm
- Full dark 7:21 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,523 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in North Myrtle Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:50–3:50 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:22–4:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:57–10:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:44–8:44 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in North Myrtle Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Cherry Grove Pier 2.9 mi
- Futch Pier 4.5 mi
- Apache Pier 6.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Cherry Grove Boat Ramp 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Marina 3.0 mi
- Barefoot Marina 4.0 mi
- Myrtle Beach Yacht Club 4.0 mi
- Marina 4.3 mi
- Fish On Outfitters 2.5 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.8 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (500 ft from North Myrtle Beach) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,000 ft
- 33 ft deep2.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,000 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near North Myrtle BeachTides nearby
- Crescent Beach1.3 mi
- Cherry Grove Beach2.3 mi
- Atlantic Beach2.3 mi
- Little River5.5 mi
- Calabash8.2 mi
- Sunset Beach11 mi
- Myrtle Beach15 mi
- Ocean Isle Beach16 mi
- Shallotte20 mi
- Surfside Beach22 mi
North Myrtle Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 15,579 people. Coordinates: 33.816° N, 78.680° W.
- It is 102 mi northeast of Charleston, the main place in South Carolina. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 6 min earlier than in Charleston.
- The nearest tide station, Myrtle Beach Airport, is 2.2 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Harbourgate Resort and Marina (2.8 mi), Windy Hill Beach (3.2 mi), Futch Beach (4.1 mi), White Point Swash (4.6 mi).
Questions about North Myrtle BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in North Myrtle Beach?
Today in North Myrtle Beach there are high tides at 11:14 am (3.8 ft) and 11:26 pm (3.1 ft) and low tides at 5:27 am and 6:21 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in North Myrtle Beach?
At 6:26 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in North Myrtle Beach?
At 7:31 am. First light comes at 6:36 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:50–3:50 am, Minor 9:57–10:57 am, Major 2:22–4:22 pm, Minor 7:44–8:44 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in North Myrtle Beach?
Partly cloudy, from 50 °F to 77 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (9 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in North Myrtle Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.8 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the east-southeast. The water is 67.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit North Myrtle Beach?
The best time to visit North Myrtle Beach is from April to May and in October: highs of 74 °F to 81 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Myrtle Beach Airport (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).