Carolina Beach or North Myrtle Beach today?

Carolina Beach, North Carolina · North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — 77 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

92Carolina Beach vs 92North Myrtle Beach

Too close to call today. Carolina Beach scores 92 and North Myrtle Beach scores 92, 77 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityCarolina BeachNorth Myrtle BeachBetter
Swimming 93 95 tie
Families with kids 91 93 tie
Walking & shelling 96 91 Carolina Beach
Surfing 53 53 tie

Conditions side by side

NowCarolina BeachNorth Myrtle Beach
Water temperature85°F85°F
Wave height2.4 ft2.3 ft
Air temperature75°F75°F
Wind1 mph3 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:23 AMHigh 9:42 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 North Myrtle Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (92 and 92), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Carolina Beach and North Myrtle Beach?

About 77 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.