Myrtle Beach reclines on South Carolina's Atlantic coast, with a 60-mile string of beaches known as the Grand Strand.
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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. Rainstorms create runoff and can temporarily increase the bacteria count in the water.
*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.
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.
These flags will fly from lifeguard stands to alert of any potential dangers. 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.