Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach 8
About
Myrtle Beach 8 is a public beach access point managed by the City of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, about 3 miles from the town of Myrtle Beach. It's a staffed spot, with lifeguards on duty, making it a straightforward choice for a day on the sand and in the water. Beach weather here peaks in summer. Typical averages from a nearby station in Myrtle Beach put July and August highs around 87°F with lows near 70°F, while late spring and early fall are milder, with May highs around 79°F and September highs around 83°F. For a change of pace from the beach, the Sculptured Oak Nature Trail and Yaupon Nature Trail both sit about 2 miles away, and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is roughly 2 miles off as well.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
None at the access
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 8
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, 7.6 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
sculptured oak nature trailHikingPhoto: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)1.9 mi- yaupon nature trailHikingPhoto: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)1.9 mi
- Myrtle Beach BoardwalkHiking2.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach 8
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, 7.6 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.
