Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach 80
About
Myrtle Beach 80 is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by the City of Myrtle Beach and located about 1.3 miles from the center of Myrtle Beach. Lifeguards are on duty at this access, making it a straightforward choice for a day on the sand within easy reach of town. For beach weather, summer is the peak, with typical highs around 85 to 87°F from June through August and warm nights near 70°F, according to averages from a nearby Myrtle Beach weather station. Late spring and early fall are milder, with May and September highs typically in the upper 70s to low 80s. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk lies about 1.4 miles away. Sculptured Oak Nature Trail and Yaupon Nature Trail, each roughly 5.4 miles off, offer a change of pace from the shoreline.
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 80
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, 4.2 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 BoardwalkHiking1.4 mi
sculptured oak nature trailHikingPhoto: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)5.4 mi
yaupon nature trailHikingPhoto: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)5.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Myrtle Beach: Myrtle Beach 80
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, 4.2 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.