Carolina Beach or North Myrtle Beach today?

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

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

99Carolina Beach vs 99North Myrtle Beach

Too close to call today. Carolina Beach scores 99 and North Myrtle Beach scores 99, 77 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityCarolina BeachNorth Myrtle BeachBetter
Swimming 91 91 tie
Families with kids 92 92 tie
Walking & shelling 75 68 Carolina Beach
Surfing 47 45 tie

Conditions side by side

NowCarolina BeachNorth Myrtle Beach
Water temperature76°F76°F
Wave height1.4 ft1.2 ft
Air temperature65°F65°F
Wind5 mph6 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 9:56 AMLow 5:47 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 (99 and 99), 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.