Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach 40
About
Myrtle Beach 40 is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by the City of Myrtle Beach and set along the Boardwalk about 1.4 miles from the town of Myrtle Beach. The access has lifeguards and parking, and a fee is charged. Summer is the warm beach season here. Typical July and August highs reach about 87°F, with lows around 70 to 72°F, according to averages from a nearby Myrtle Beach weather station. For milder conditions, May and September run in the upper 70s to low 80s. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk walk starts just 0.1 mile away. Sculptured Oak Nature Trail and Yaupon Nature Trail both lie about 4 miles off.
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 40
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, 5.5 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
Where it is
- Boardwalk · Public land
- Nearest town
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · 1.4 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Myrtle Beach BoardwalkHiking0.1 mi
- sculptured oak nature trailHiking4 mi
- yaupon nature trailHiking4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
