Surfside Beach, South Carolina Weather
Surfside Beach, South Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Surfside Beach, Horry County.
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About Surfside Beach, South Carolina
Surfside Beach unfolds along the South Carolina coastline, a place where the Atlantic's salty breath perpetually kisses the landscape. It lies 7.6 miles south-west of Myrtle Beach, SC (from Myrtle Beach, SC: bearing 221°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-south-east of Socastee. The terrain here is a gentle, sandy embrace, sloping subtly towards the wide, inviting expanse of the ocean. Dunes, softened by sea oats that dance in the persistent breeze, form a natural, rippling barrier between the developed areas and the vast, shimmering water. The air itself carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of brine and blooming oleander, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of rose and gold. The rhythm of Surfside Beach is dictated by the tides and the sun, a comfortable, unhurried cadence that invites a slower pace of life. This stretch of coast has a history rooted in the simple pleasures of seaside living, evolving from a quieter, more secluded retreat into a vibrant vacation destination. The local economy, as one might expect, is deeply intertwined with tourism and the hospitality industry, with beach rentals, seafood restaurants, and amusements lining the main thoroughfares. While no grand universities or famous inventors call Surfside Beach home, its enduring appeal lies in its accessibility and its straightforward charm, drawing families seeking sun-drenched days and the comforting roar of the surf. The Grand Strand, of which Surfside Beach is a part, has long been a popular playground for those from inland, seeking respite and recreation by the sea, a tradition that continues to define the character of Surfside Beach.
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| Location | Surfside Beach, Horry County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 33.606003°N, 78.973089°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29575 |
| Area Code | 843, 854 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Surfside Beach, South Carolina Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Surfside Beach, South Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Surfside Beach includes coordinates 33.606003°N, 78.973089°W, situated in Horry County. ZIP code 29575. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
