Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach 123
About
Myrtle Beach 123 is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by the City of Myrtle Beach and located about 4 miles from the town of Myrtle Beach. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with lifeguards on duty and parking available. Summer is the warmest stretch here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Myrtle Beach put July and August highs around 87°F with lows in the low 70s, while May and September are milder, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. A fee is charged to use the access. For more time outdoors, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is about 5 miles away. The Gold Trail, Blue Trail and Sculptured Oak Nature Trail all lie within about 9 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Fee
Paid parking
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach 123
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–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–85°F and lows of 42–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Myrtle Beach, SC weather station, 1.1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan55° high34° low
- Feb58° high35° low
- Mar64° high42° low
- Apr72° high51° low
- May79° high60° low
- Jun85° high68° low
- Jul87° high72° low
- Aug87° high70° low
- Sep83° high65° low
- Oct76° high54° low
- Nov66° high42° low
- Dec59° high36° low
Nearby
- Myrtle Beach BoardwalkHiking4.8 mi
- Gold TrailHiking8.5 mi
- Blue TrailHiking8.8 mi
sculptured oak nature trailHikingPhoto: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)8.8 mi- yaupon nature trailHikingPhoto: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach 123
Best months: September–June. 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
55° / 34°
Feb
58° / 35°
Mar
64° / 42°
Apr
72° / 51°
May
79° / 60°
Jun
85° / 68°
Jul
87° / 72°
Aug
87° / 70°
Sep
83° / 65°
Oct
76° / 54°
Nov
66° / 42°
Dec
59° / 36°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Myrtle Beach, SC, 1.1 mi away at 39 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.
