Stormwater drains impact less than 2 percent of area beaches. You can be confident that the Myrtle Beach area's 60 miles of beaches are clean, safe and open for the enjoyment of both our visitors and our residents.
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Know The FactsAll Myrtle Beach area beaches are open. Water quality for beaches throughout the entire Myrtle Beach area is very good. Water quality testing occurs twice a week during the summer and results are posted on SCDHEC's Beach Access Guide.
Our 35,000-plus permanent residents and millions of visitors enjoy the wide beaches, the warm weather and an incredible range of entertainment, nightlife, golf, shopping, dining and live theatre.
*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.
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!
Many believe the name comes from the region's occasional reputation as a crime-ridden, unsafe place. A few associate the name with the area's nightlife. But that's a relatively bygone era; it's no longer the '90s when the Grand Strand had dance clubs on practically every street corner downtown.
Meteorologists in South Carolina say 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.
So why is this famous beach community so affordable? Because the city has a dark side as well. The violent crime rate in Myrtle Beach is more than four times the national average, according to the most recent FBI data. That's brought home prices down.
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.
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.
As indicated, a double red flag means the water is closed to the public; no swimming is allowed. A single red flag indicates hazardous conditions, such as strong waves or currents. Medium hazards are indicated by a yellow flag, while a green flag shows that conditions are generally good.