Tide conditions for North Myrtle Beach surf spots
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in North Myrtle Beach. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next Low
01:00 AM
0.7 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 10:00 AM(4.8ft) | 4:00 AM(0.7ft) | 11:00 PM(3.7ft) | 5:00 PM(0.9ft) |
| Tomorrow | 11:00 AM(4.7ft) | 5:00 AM(0.9ft) | 11:00 PM(3.6ft) | 6:00 PM(1.1ft) |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 12:00 PM(4.6ft) | 5:00 AM(1.1ft) | -- | 6:00 PM(1.1ft) |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 12:00 AM(3.7ft) | 6:00 AM(1.1ft) | 1:00 PM(4.5ft) | 7:00 PM(1.0ft) |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 1:00 AM(3.8ft) | 7:00 AM(1.1ft) | 2:00 PM(4.3ft) | 8:00 PM(0.9ft) |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 2:00 AM(4.1ft) | 8:00 AM(1.1ft) | 2:00 PM(4.2ft) | 9:00 PM(0.9ft) |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 3:00 AM(4.3ft) | 9:00 AM(1.1ft) | 3:00 PM(4.3ft) | 10:00 PM(0.7ft) |
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Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Cherry Grove Pier Northside
AdvancedCherry Grove Pier Northside is a pier-influenced surf zone at North Myrtle Beach in Grand Strand. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Cherry Grove Pier Southside
AdvancedCherry Grove Pier Southside is a pier-influenced surf zone at North Myrtle Beach in Grand Strand. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in North Myrtle Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in North Myrtle Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in North Myrtle Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for North Myrtle Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
