How late in the year can you swim at Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach, located in Horry County, is a part of South Carolina's Grand Strand. From June through early October water temperatures are practically tropical making this area perfect for swimming and beach activities.
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November through February is considered the “off-season” for Myrtle Beach. However, just because the temperatures have cooled down, doesn't mean the fun isn't heating up in Myrtle Beach in the winter! Myrtle Beach's average temperature in the winter is nearly 60°F – a cool respite from the frigid northern cold.
If you go in early October, expect weather that's typically still quite warm, with days that can reach 80 degrees and nights that might dip into the 60s. October is also one of Myrtle Beach's driest months, so visitors are less likely to experience rained-out beach days.
Hurricane Season is June 1 through November 30. Should a hurricane threaten our coast, the City of Myrtle Beach's Emergency Management Division is well prepared to handle whatever Mother Nature sends our way.
The ocean holds steady at 70 or 80 degrees in September, and hotel pools in Myrtle Beach remain open for at least another month, so you can go swimming and lounge in the sun for your entire vacation if you wish.
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.
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.
We are often asked, “Does Myrtle Beach shut down in the winter?” and the answer is - not at all! Myrtle Beach isn't your typical beach town that rolls up the boardwalks in the winter months. The weather in Myrtle Beach is generally mild, with temperatures typically reaching high 60s and low 70s.