The waters along South Carolina's Grand Strand have been a gorgeous blue as of late, prompting some visitors to make comparisons to the Caribbean. It's called the blue water phenomenon — waters are clearer due to a lack of storms.
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Some of the locals say it's the bluest they've ever seen!
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.
This beach town is known for its clear blue waters, white sand, long coastline, tons of water activities, and exciting tourist attractions. Cocoa Beach is a fun destination for a winter vacation as you can escape the crowds of the summer season.
Seven Mile Beach, Grand CaymanOne of the best-known features of Grand Cayman, Seven Mile Beach is a long crescent of coral sand lapped by clear turquoise water. Little wonder that the beach is constantly voted one of the finest in the Caribbean.
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.
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.
That year, a total of 23 beaches were tested for fecal indicator bacteria in the state of South Carolina. Out of four tested counties in South Carolina, the average percentage of potentially unsafe days in South Carolina by county in 2020 ranked Beaufort County as the second safest.
Click for info. 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.