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Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach 72

South Carolina

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Myrtle Beach 72 is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by the City of Myrtle Beach and located about 1.2 miles from the town of Myrtle Beach. It's a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with parking on site and a fee charged for access. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Myrtle Beach show May highs around 79°F and October highs around 76°F, while July and August average highs near 87°F. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is about 1.1 miles away. For a change from the beach, the Sculptured Oak Nature Trail and the Yaupon Nature Trail are both roughly 5 miles off.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

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.

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Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach 72

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, 4.5 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan55° high34° low
  2. Feb58° high35° low
  3. Mar64° high42° low
  4. Apr72° high51° low
  5. May79° high60° low
  6. Jun85° high68° low
  7. Jul87° high72° low
  8. Aug87° high70° low
  9. Sep83° high65° low
  10. Oct76° high54° low
  11. Nov66° high42° low
  12. Dec59° high36° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · 1.2 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach 72

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.

  1. Jan

    55° / 34°

  2. Feb

    58° / 35°

  3. Mar

    64° / 42°

  4. Apr

    72° / 51°

  5. May

    79° / 60°

  6. Jun

    85° / 68°

  7. Jul

    87° / 72°

  8. Aug

    87° / 70°

  9. Sep

    83° / 65°

  10. Oct

    76° / 54°

  11. Nov

    66° / 42°

  12. Dec

    59° / 36°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Myrtle Beach, SC, 4.5 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.