Surfside Beach: 5 South
About
Surfside Beach: 5 South is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by the Town of Surfside Beach and located about half a mile from the town itself. The access offers 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 run highs around 80°F in May and 83°F in September, with summer highs climbing into the upper 80s. Short nature walks lie close by, including the Yaupon Nature Trail at about 4 miles and the Sculptured Oak Nature Trail just beyond it. A little farther, about 8 miles away, are the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and the Red-cockaded Woodpecker Trail.
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.
Location
Surfside Beach: 5 South
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–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–80°F and lows of 44–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Brookgreen Gardens, SC weather station, 9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan57° high37° low
- Feb59° high39° low
- Mar66° high44° low
- Apr73° high52° low
- May80° high61° low
- Jun86° high68° low
- Jul88° high72° low
- Aug87° high71° low
- Sep83° high66° low
- Oct76° high56° low
- Nov66° high45° low
- Dec59° high39° low
Nearby
- yaupon nature trailHiking4.2 mi
- sculptured oak nature trailHiking4.3 mi
- Myrtle Beach BoardwalkHiking8.2 mi
- Red-cockaded Woodpecker TrailHiking8.2 mi
- Little Bull Creek TrailHiking8.3 mi
- Low Country TrailHiking8.6 mi
- Lowcountry HikeHiking9 mi
- The Trail Beyond the Garden WallHiking9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
