Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Weather
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Myrtle Beach, Horry County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Myrtle Beach. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Myrtle Beach is published on the Myrtle Beach International Airport (KMYR) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Myrtle Beach have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Myrtle Beach: Grand Strand Airport (KCRE) 20 km · Conway Horry County Airport (KHYW) 27 km · Twin City Airport (K5J9) 44 km · Odell Williamson Municipal Airport (K60J) 48 km · Green Sea Airport (KS79) 57 km
Conditions reported at KMYR describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Myrtle Beach specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach commands a long stretch of South Carolina's Atlantic coastline, its sandy shores a testament to the relentless sculpting power of the sea. It lies 5.2 miles south-south-west of Carolina Forest, SC (from Carolina Forest, SC: bearing 198°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east of Socastee. The terrain here is low and flat, a gentle inclination toward the ocean, where salt marshes and tidal creeks intermingle with the mainland, creating a rich ecosystem. Historically, this region was shaped by its proximity to the water, first by indigenous peoples who utilized its abundant resources, then by early European settlers who found sustenance and opportunity along the coast. The economy of Myrtle Beach has long been tied to the bounty of the sea and, in more recent times, to the burgeoning tourism industry that draws visitors to its sun-drenched beaches and recreational opportunities. The air, particularly in the humid summer months, carries the unmistakable scent of brine and blooming oleander, a constant reminder of its coastal character. The cultural character of Myrtle Beach is largely defined by its identity as a premier vacation destination, a place where leisure and entertainment take center stage. Its iconic boardwalk, a vibrant artery of amusements and eateries, pulses with an energy that mirrors the ebb and flow of the tide. While no single landmark universally dominates, the SkyWheel offers a panoramic perspective of the coastline, a modern beacon against the backdrop of historic beach cottages. The local educational landscape includes institutions like Coastal Carolina University, contributing to the intellectual pulse of the area, and the spirit of competition is keenly felt through its various sports teams, though none have achieved national household name status. Major annual events, often centered around music festivals or sporting competitions, punctuate the calendar, drawing crowds eager to partake in the lively atmosphere. While no single globally renowned individual is exclusively synonymous with Myrtle Beach, its appeal has attracted numerous entertainers and athletes who have found solace or opportunity along its shores, contributing to its dynamic and ever-evolving persona.
Live animated radar for Myrtle Beach and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 33.68906°N, 78.886694°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29577, 29572, 29575, 29578, 29579 |
| Area Code | 843, 854 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Myrtle Beach includes coordinates 33.689060°N, 78.886694°W, situated in Horry County. ZIP code 29577, 29572, 29575, 29578, 29579. Telephone area code: 843, 854. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
