Myrtle Beach or Pawleys Island Beach today?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Pawleys Island, South Carolina — 36 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
99Myrtle Beach
vs
99Pawleys Island Beach
Too close to call today. Myrtle Beach scores 99 and Pawleys Island Beach scores 99, 36 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Myrtle Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 75 vs 71.
- Pawleys Island Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Myrtle Beach | Pawleys Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 91 | 91 | tie |
| Families with kids | 92 | 92 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 75 | 71 | Myrtle Beach |
| Surfing | 47 | 45 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Myrtle Beach | Pawleys Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 76°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 1 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:47 AM | High 9:54 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 Myrtle Beach or Pawleys Island 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 Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island Beach?
About 36 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.