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North Myrtle Beach: North Myrtle Beach 74

South Carolina

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North Myrtle Beach 74 is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by the City of North Myrtle Beach and about 2.5 miles from the town of North Myrtle Beach. The access has restrooms and parking, and a fee is charged. For comfortable beach weather, late spring and early fall stand out: typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 79°F and September highs around 83°F, while July peaks near 88°F. Winter is much cooler, with January highs in the mid-50s. For a change from the sand, the Gold Trail and Blue Trail are both about 3.5 miles away, and the Bird Island Trail lies roughly 8 miles off across the state line in North Carolina.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Parking

Lot

Fee

Paid parking

Restrooms

Yes

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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North Myrtle Beach: North Myrtle Beach 74

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, 3.4 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 · 2.5 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 74

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, 3.4 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.