The Surf Window

Myrtle Beach

South Carolina, USA

Beach breakBeginner

Wide sandy beach with mellow rolling peaks and extensive lifeguard coverage. The long stretch of coast picks up any east swell and turns it into fun, manageable walls. Not a destination wave, but a solid place to get your feet wet and put in reps.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size2-4ft

Wind

W

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

June-September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

A-frame

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Mellow rolling

Length

70-180m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner
  • •Why: Forgiving mellow shape with safety infrastructure

Hazards

  • •Extremely crowded
  • •Tourism chaos

Local Tips

  • •Early morning less crowded
  • •Wide beach offers space

Location

Map showing the location of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, USA

33.6956, -78.8900