North Myrtle Beach or Pawleys Island Beach today?
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Pawleys Island, South Carolina — 59 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
92North Myrtle Beach
vs
96Pawleys Island Beach
Pawleys Island Beach today, 4 points ahead (92 vs 96). They are 59 km apart.
Which one, for what
- Go to North Myrtle Beach for surfing — surfing 53 vs 42.
- Go to Pawleys Island Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 99 vs 95.
| Activity | North Myrtle Beach | Pawleys Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 95 | 99 | Pawleys Island Beach |
| Families with kids | 93 | 98 | Pawleys Island Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 91 | 98 | Pawleys Island Beach |
| Surfing | 53 | 42 | North Myrtle Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | North Myrtle Beach | Pawleys Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 85°F | 85°F |
| Wave height | 2.3 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 73°F |
| Wind | 3 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:42 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 North Myrtle Beach or Pawleys Island Beach today?
Pawleys Island Beach, on today's conditions — 96 against 92.
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.
Which is better with kids, North 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.