North Myrtle Beach or Pawleys Island Beach today?
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Pawleys Island, South Carolina — 59 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
99North Myrtle Beach
vs
99Pawleys Island Beach
Too close to call today. North Myrtle Beach scores 99 and Pawleys Island Beach scores 99, 59 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 59 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 | North Myrtle Beach | Pawleys Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 91 | 91 | tie |
| Families with kids | 92 | 92 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 68 | 71 | tie |
| Surfing | 45 | 45 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | North Myrtle Beach | Pawleys Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 76°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 1.2 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 65°F | 65°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 5:47 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 North 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 North Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island Beach?
About 59 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.