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How warm is the water in Myrtle Beach?

Today's Myrtle Beach - Pier 14 sea temperature is 71 °F.



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From June through early October water temperatures are practically tropical making this area perfect for swimming and beach activities. The water cools significantly during the winter months due to cold offshore winds and longer nights.

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Average annual water temperature on the coast in Myrtle Beach is 71°F, by the seasons: in winter 61°F, in spring 67°F, in summer 81°F, in autumn 76°F. Minimum water temperature (56°F) in Myrtle Beach it happens in January, maximum (85°F) in July.

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All Myrtle Beach area beaches are open. Water quality for beaches throughout the entire Myrtle Beach area is very good.

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Yes, you can swim in the ocean in October in Myrtle Beach. The water temperature averages between 72 and 76 degrees, a refreshing temperature for splashing in the waves or enjoying a swim.

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This beach town is a major tourist attraction in South Carolina and across the United States. The city's balmy subtropical climate, miles of beaches, 86 golf courses, and 1,800 restaurants draw more than 20 million people each year, making it one of the country's most popular vacation spots.

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Hot weather with relatively calm winds in the atmosphere and no tropical systems in the Atlantic have allowed sediments in the water to settle to the ocean floor. Less sediment means clearer water! Usually, the atmosphere is more volatile and keeps the ocean churned up.

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Blue Atlantic waters are seen at Myrtle Beach State Park on July 13, 2023. Unseasonably calm waters have allowed sediment to settle, leaving behind a crystal clear ocean along the South Carolina coast.

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Can you walk on the beach at night in Myrtle Beach? Yes, you can walk on the beach at night in Myrtle Beach, however, there is a curfew in effect from midnight to 6am for juveniles under age 18.

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Some visitors are sharing their experiences and videos on social media: I have never seen Myrtle Beach so beautiful. This water is so blue and it's so warm. It's just so relaxing, TikTok user Kayla Brown shared.

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And if you are wondering why the water is so blue, here's the explanation from Chief Meteorologist Chris Justus:Hot weather with relatively calm winds in the atmosphere and no tropical systems in the Atlantic have allowed sediments in the water to settle to the ocean floor. Less sediment means clearer water!

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*Horry County lifeguards protect the north section of Myrtle Beach State Park from mid May through mid September. *Know how to swim. *Never swim alone. *Never swim at night.

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A little cooler than your body temperature (98.6° Fahrenheit) should not be too cold so that you don't get chilled. 70° to 78° Fahrenheit is the range where most folks feel comfortable swimming.

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The area has a nickname, Dirty Myrtle which refers to anything between a type of drink to a mud run. But over the last decade, the nickname's meaning has slipped away from local leaders control over marketing towards the numerous swimming advisories that warn visitors of the poor water quality along the beach.

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Scientists project sea levels along the East Coast could rise another foot in the next 30 years — and even more during the next 100 years. That might put parts of Horry County underwater, according to new maps by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Vanna White. The famous hostess and letter turner on Wheel of Fortune is Myrtle Beach born and raised. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and returns to the Grand Strand quite often. Her autobiography, Vanna Speaks!, became a best-seller in 1987.

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Known lovingly as The Grand Strand, we are one destination made up of 14 unique beach communities, connected by a shared passion. We're the place where you can let loose, be you and go with your own flow. We're the sun on your face, the thrill of a roller coaster or the perfect bite of seafood.

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