{"id":638,"date":"2012-05-07T14:57:45","date_gmt":"2012-05-07T19:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.condolux.net\/vacations-blog\/?p=638"},"modified":"2026-08-31T13:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T17:16:54","slug":"surfing-in-myrtle-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.condolux.net\/vacations-blog\/2012\/05\/07\/surfing-in-myrtle-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Myrtle Beach Surfing: Can you Surf in Myrtle Beach?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chris Moore, local Myrtle Beach surfer riding a wave in late April<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While Myrtle Beach, South Carolina may be well known for its wide beaches, beautiful weather and local attractions — it’s lesser known for surfing. This article will cover local surf spots in Myrtle Beach, wave height, how to identify optimal surf conditions and more.<\/p>\n

Can you surf in Myrtle Beach?<\/h2>\n

Depending on the weather, tides, and wave height, Myrtle Beach has some of the best surfing conditions in South Carolina.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On an average day in Myrtle Beach, the waves are knee-high, and you can surf using a longboard, ride a boogie board or even do a little body surfing.<\/p>\n

How big are the waves in Myrtle Beach?<\/h2>\n

The waves in Myrtle Beach have an average height of 3 to 4 feet due to the shape of its coastline and its proximity to a Continental Shelf.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The closer you are to a Continental Shelf, the more energy a wave has before it hits the coastline. The longer the swells travel through shallow water from the open ocean, the smaller the waves will be.<\/p>\n

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Myrtle Beach’s location in proximity to a Continental Shelf<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Best beaches for surfing near Myrtle Beach<\/h2>\n