The most detailed information about the water temperature in Myrtle Beach in Atlantic Ocean (South Carolina, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Myrtle Beach for a week.
Water temperature in Myrtle Beach right now
data updated 30 minutes ago58°F
yesterday: 58°F
a week ago: 59°F
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Myrtle Beach is 58.6°F. Water of this temperature is considered cold enough. Dipping or immersion in such water is possible only for a short time. Staying in such water for more than two hours can lead to loss of consciousness. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 74°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 59°F. Water temperature range in Myrtle Beach in March is from 53 to 66 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Myrtle Beach will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 59°F.
Table of water temperature values in Myrtle Beach
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Mar 18 | 14.3°C | 16.0°C | |
| Mar 19 | 14.2°C | 15.0°C | |
| Mar 20 | 14.8°C | 15.8°C | |
| Mar 21 | 14.9°C | 16.0°C | |
| Mar 22 | 15.1°C | 16.5°C | |
| Mar 23 | 14.7°C | 16.0°C | |
| Mar 24 | 14.8°C | 16.3°C | |
| Mar 25 | 14.8°C | 16.5°C | |
| Mar 26 | 16.0°C | 14.4°C | |
| Mar 27 | 16.8°C | 15.1°C | |
| Mar 28 | 17.0°C | 15.2°C | |
| Mar 29 | 16.5°C | 14.8°C | |
| Mar 30 | 16.3°C | 14.6°C | |
| Mar 31 | 17.0°C | 15.2°C | |
| Apr 1 | 16.8°C | 15.1°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Myrtle Beach
Water temperature in Myrtle Beach by month
Myrtle Beach located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 33 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in April, usually in the middle of the month. During a year in Myrtle Beach there are 227 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Myrtle Beach is 71°F, by the seasons: in winter 61°F, in spring 67°F, in summer 81°F, in autumn 76°F. Minimum water temperature (56°F) in Myrtle Beach it happens in January, maximum (85°F) in July.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Myrtle Beach changes in each specific month:
Myrtle Beach: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Arcadian Shores | 58°C | 13km |
| Garden City | 59°C | 16km |
| Briarcliffe Acres | 58°C | 17km |
| North Myrtle Beach | 58°C | 23km |
| Litchfield by the Sea | 59°C | 31km |
| Pawleys Island | 58°C | 37km |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 58°C  | 47km |
| Holden Beach | 58°C | 58km |
| Oak Island | 57°C | 73km |
| Caswell Beach | 58°C | 80km |
| Fort Caswell | 57°C | 83km |
| Southport | 57°C | 84km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Ocean Ridge, its value is 76°F. Lowest - in Dillingham, there water temperature now 27°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 51°F.
Water temperature data in Myrtle Beach and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 4 kilometers. This is Myrtle Beach International (MYR) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Myrtle Beach: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Myrtle Beach
21km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 83%
19km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 88%
20km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 26%
19km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 42%
8km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 1%
6km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 1%
7km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 87%
3km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 93%
4km/hhumidity: 98%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 98%, clouds: 97%
8km/hhumidity: 98%, clouds: 99%
8km/hhumidity: 99%, clouds: 100%
10km/hhumidity: 99%, clouds: 100%
14km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 100%
14km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 100%
16km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 98%
16km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 97%
12km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 99%
12km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 99%
19km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 100%
23km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 100%
21km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 98%
20km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 48%
22km/hhumidity: 58%, clouds: 74%
12km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 100%
17km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 100%
9km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 100%
9km/hhumidity: 94%, clouds: 100%
16km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 100%
28km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 100%
27km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 5%
19km/hhumidity: 42%, clouds: 3%
16km/hhumidity: 40%, clouds: 1%
12km/hhumidity: 52%, clouds: 0%
15km/hhumidity: 56%, clouds: 0%
14km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 0%
13km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 0%
15km/hhumidity: 47%, clouds: 0%
