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North Myrtle Beach: North Myrtle Beach 47

South Carolina

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North Myrtle Beach 47 is a public beach access point in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, managed by the City of North Myrtle Beach. The access sits about 1.4 miles from the center of town, giving a direct route onto the sand along this stretch of the South Carolina coast. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 79°F with lows near 62°F in May to highs around 76°F and lows near 56°F in October, while July and August average highs in the upper 80s. For time off the beach, the Gold Trail is about 2.5 miles away and the Blue Trail about 2.7 miles away. Across the state line in North Carolina, the Bird Island Trail lies roughly 9.3 miles off.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

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.

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Location

North Myrtle Beach: North Myrtle Beach 47

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 65–85°F and lows of 45–70°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the N Myrtle Bch Ap, SC weather station, 2.1 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan56° high37° low
  2. Feb58° high40° low
  3. Mar65° high45° low
  4. Apr72° high53° low
  5. May79° high62° low
  6. Jun85° high70° low
  7. Jul88° high74° low
  8. Aug87° high73° low
  9. Sep83° high68° low
  10. Oct76° high56° low
  11. Nov66° high46° low
  12. Dec59° high40° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · 1.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit North Myrtle Beach: North Myrtle Beach 47

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

    56° / 37°

    10 wet

  2. Feb

    58° / 40°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    65° / 45°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    72° / 53°

    9 wet

  5. May

    79° / 62°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    85° / 70°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    88° / 74°

    13 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 73°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    83° / 68°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    76° / 56°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    66° / 46°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    59° / 40°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at N Myrtle Bch Ap, SC, 2.1 mi away at 32 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.