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Is the water blue at Myrtle Beach?

Some of the locals say it's the bluest they've ever seen!



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Know The Facts All 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.

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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!

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One fun spot to see in South Carolina with clear water beaches is North Myrtle Beach. This coastal town/beach is packed with fun restaurants, hotels, and experiences in and out of the water. Here, visitors can check out 60 miles of beaches, as well as clear waters to swim, boat, kayak, and fish in.

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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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The white sands and clear blue waters of South Beach invite you to enjoy their beauty. The area is easily accessible and vast – a paradise for those who want to explore!

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1. Puerto Mosquito, Vieques, Puerto Rico. Located on the southern shore of the island of Vieques is one of the most stunning bioluminescent beaches in the world. The neon blue bay is truly a staggering sight to behold.

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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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*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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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, South Carolina is home to 60 miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.

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