Thus, the best time of year to see Myrtle Beach dolphins is late fall, from October to December. Of course, those same dolphins that migrate south for the winter will travel back up north in time for the warmer months.
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In fact, November and December are peak migration months for these dolphins, but with the shorter days, people may feel they see less dolphins in December. Not all dolphins leave for the winter, so you can see a dolphin off the North Myrtle Beach shore year around.
Dolphins swim along the shore in Myrtle Beach all year long, however, they are more prevalent when they are migrating in October-November and in the mornings or evenings.
Sharks are most active around Myrtle Beach between May and October. In 2019, the odds of receiving a shark bite on Myrtle Beach were roughly 1 in 4 million.
Look For SplashesThe first thing you should do when dolphin spotting is to scan the horizon for splashes. Keep your eyes open, scanning from left to right, then moving back to the right. Look for something new and check for any disturbances in the water.
Visiting The Beach during the wintertime is a unique experience that takes a different kind of planning than your usual summer trip. There's still plenty of things to do in Myrtle Beach in December. The weather is a bit cooler, there are less crowds and you can experience the holidays from The Beach's point of view.
Water temperatures in Myrtle Beach in December, January, and February hover between 50 and 55 degrees. The water is a bit too cold to swim comfortably, but many visitors still surf wearing a wetsuit or enjoy boating in the mild temperatures. Others choose to enjoy the indoor pool or heated hot tub at their resort.
Wild spinner dolphins feed off-shore at night and return to sheltered bays and coastlines during the day to rest, socialize, tend to their young, and avoid predators.