Huntington Beach State Park: North Beach
About
Huntington Beach State Park: North Beach is a public ocean beach in South Carolina, about 3 miles from Murrells Inlet. The land is managed by the S.C. Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. This stretch of shoreline has restrooms, accessible beach access and parking, and a fee is charged. For a beach visit, the warm months are the natural fit. Typical averages from the nearby Brookgreen Gardens weather station run from highs around 80°F in May to about 88°F in July, while October settles back to about 76°F. Several walking trails lie within a short drive. The Low Country Trail is about 2 miles away, and the Lowcountry Hike and The Trail Beyond the Garden Wall are each roughly 2.6 miles off. The Larry Paul Trail sits a bit farther out at about 5 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Large lot
Fee
Paid parking
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Huntington Beach State Park: North Beach
South Carolina
Data: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, beach access points. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–80°F and lows of 44–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Brookgreen Gardens, SC weather station, 2.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan57° high37° low
- Feb59° high39° low
- Mar66° high44° low
- Apr73° high52° low
- May80° high61° low
- Jun86° high68° low
- Jul88° high72° low
- Aug87° high71° low
- Sep83° high66° low
- Oct76° high56° low
- Nov66° high45° low
- Dec59° high39° low
Nearby
- Low Country TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Lowcountry HikeHiking2.6 mi
- The Trail Beyond the Garden WallHiking2.6 mi
- Larry Paul TrailHiking5.3 mi
- Little Bull Creek TrailHiking7.1 mi
- Red-cockaded Woodpecker TrailHiking7.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Huntington Beach State Park: North Beach
Best months: September–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
57° / 37°
9 wet
Feb
59° / 39°
8 wet
Mar
66° / 44°
8 wet
Apr
73° / 52°
7 wet
May
80° / 61°
8 wet
Jun
86° / 68°
10 wet
Jul
88° / 72°
11 wet
Aug
87° / 71°
11 wet
Sep
83° / 66°
8 wet
Oct
76° / 56°
7 wet
Nov
66° / 45°
7 wet
Dec
59° / 39°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Brookgreen Gardens, SC, 2.7 mi away at 20 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
