What color is Myrtle Beach ocean?

Usually, the atmosphere is more volatile and keeps the ocean churned up. If you are headed to Myrtle Beach for an upcoming vacation, you have probably been wondering if the water is still that pretty blue that everyone was talking about last week. We checked in Thursday and found the answer: It is!



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Yes, the water at Myrtle Beach is blue!

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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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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.

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

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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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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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The ocean is blue because water absorbs colors in the red part of the light spectrum. Like a filter, this leaves behind colors in the blue part of the light spectrum for us to see. The ocean may also take on green, red, or other hues as light bounces off of floating sediments and particles in the water.

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Blacktip sharks may encounter humans along Myrtle Beach. As these creatures migrate they tend to inhabit shallow waters near beaches. In some instances, blacktip sharks may mistake a human hand or foot for a fish when traveling in cloudy water.

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Waters around Myrtle Beach can hold a variety of sea life including harmless cannonball jellyfish and venomous Portuguese man o' wars. Cannonball jellyfish are the most common in South Carolina and are white and round with a brown or purple band.

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Oceanfront lots in Myrtle Beach were sold for $25 in 1905. Buyers received a second lot if they built a structure on the property valued at $500 or more. Myrtle Beach is an island!!! Even though a man made one, Myrtle Beach has been separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway since 1936.

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

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