Carolina Beach or Myrtle Beach today?
Carolina Beach, North Carolina · Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — 99 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
92Carolina Beach
vs
94Myrtle Beach
Too close to call today. Carolina Beach scores 92 and Myrtle Beach scores 94, 99 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 99 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Carolina Beach | Myrtle Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 95 | tie |
| Families with kids | 91 | 93 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 96 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 53 | 53 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Carolina Beach | Myrtle Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 85°F | 85°F |
| Wave height | 2.4 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 73°F |
| Wind | 1 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:23 AM | High 8:03 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Carolina Beach or Myrtle Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (92 and 94), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Carolina Beach and Myrtle Beach?
About 99 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.