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Unincorporated Horry County: Horry County 4

South Carolina

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Horry County 4 is a public beach access point in unincorporated Horry County, South Carolina, about 3 miles from Briarcliffe Acres. Horry County manages the site, which offers restrooms and parking. A fee is charged for use. For warm beach weather, late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch: typical average highs reach about 79°F in May and 87°F in July and August at a nearby Myrtle Beach weather station. October stays mild, with average highs around 76°F. Nearby, the Gold Trail and Blue Trail lie about 6 miles away, and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is roughly 7 miles off for a walk along the shore.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Parking

Small 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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Location

Unincorporated Horry County: Horry County 4

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, 2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan55° high34° low
  2. Feb58° high35° low
  3. Mar64° high42° low
  4. Apr72° high51° low
  5. May79° high60° low
  6. Jun85° high68° low
  7. Jul87° high72° low
  8. Aug87° high70° low
  9. Sep83° high65° low
  10. Oct76° high54° low
  11. Nov66° high42° low
  12. Dec59° high36° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina · 3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Unincorporated Horry County: Horry County 4

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

    55° / 34°

  2. Feb

    58° / 35°

  3. Mar

    64° / 42°

  4. Apr

    72° / 51°

  5. May

    79° / 60°

  6. Jun

    85° / 68°

  7. Jul

    87° / 72°

  8. Aug

    87° / 70°

  9. Sep

    83° / 65°

  10. Oct

    76° / 54°

  11. Nov

    66° / 42°

  12. Dec

    59° / 36°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Myrtle Beach, SC, 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.