Myrtle Beach or Pawleys Island Beach today?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Pawleys Island, South Carolina — 36 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
94Myrtle Beach
vs
96Pawleys Island Beach
Too close to call today. Myrtle Beach scores 94 and Pawleys Island Beach scores 96, 36 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Myrtle Beach for surfing — surfing 53 vs 42.
- Go to Pawleys Island Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 99 vs 95.
| Activity | Myrtle Beach | Pawleys Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 95 | 99 | Pawleys Island Beach |
| Families with kids | 93 | 98 | Pawleys Island Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 53 | 42 | Myrtle Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Myrtle Beach | Pawleys Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 85°F | 85°F |
| Wave height | 1.8 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 73°F | 73°F |
| Wind | 3 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:03 AM | High 8:10 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 (94 and 96), 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.
Which is better with kids, Myrtle Beach or Pawleys Island Beach?
Pawleys Island Beach today — 98 against 93 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.