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Myrtle Beach Weather & Tides

Current weather conditions, tide charts, and seasonal climate information for Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand.

Average Temperatures by Month

January: Highs 55°F, Lows 35°F — Quiet season, great for golf

March-April: Highs 68-75°F — Spring break, warming up

May-June: Highs 82-88°F — Beach season begins, water warming

July-August: Highs 88-92°F, Water 80-85°F — Peak summer

September-October: Highs 78-85°F — Locals' favorite months

November-December: Highs 60-65°F — Off season, lowest prices

Live Conditions

For real-time water temperature, rip current risk, UV index, and surf conditions, visit our Beach Conditions page with live NOAA data.

Hurricane Season

June 1 – November 30. Most activity August-October. Myrtle Beach has not taken a direct hit from a major hurricane since Hugo in 1989, but tropical storms and near-misses happen every few years.