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Guide to Surfing in Myrtle Beach
Where there’s a beach and an ocean, there are bound to be surfers. And while Myrtle Beach isn’t necessarily known as one of the best surfing spots in the world, many locals and visitors to the area love to take advantage of the beautiful coastal location to catch a wave or two.
While you’re in Myrtle Beach, you may notice people out in the Atlantic body surfing, bodyboarding, or using a longboard or a regular surfboard – it really just depends on the day and the waves at hand. Before hitting the waves be sure to also check out our Tide Charts!
If you’re thinking about surfing in Myrtle Beach, then check out these rules, surf shops, and places to get surf lessons along the Grand Strand:
Myrtle Beach Surfing Rules:
City of Myrtle Beach
Surfing is not allowed within 300 feet of the pier. From May 15 to September 15 surfing is only allowed in specific, designated areas. Surfers are also required to wear a surfing leash at all times while in the water.
City of North Myrtle Beach
Surfing is not allowed from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 15-Sept. 15, except in the following areas: between Hog Inlet to 5th Avenue North with the exception of 300 feet North or South of the Cherry Grove Pier, between 6th Avenue South adn 27th Avenue South, and the southern limit of Town of Atlantic beach to 46th Avenue South. It is unlawful to surf within 300 feet of any pier. Surfers are required to wear a surfing leash at all times.
Surfside Beach
Surfing is not allowed in Surfside Beach from May 15th to September 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. except in an area beginning 270 feet south of 12th Ave. N. and extending northward to 14th Ave. N., and in an area beginning 300 feet north of 13th Ave. S. and extending southward into Garden City. September 16th to May 14th surfing is permitted anywhere along the beach from sunup to sundown.
Horry County/Garden City
Surfing is allowed anywhere along the beach from sunrise until sunset. Surfing is not permitted within 75 feet of any pier. All surfers must wear a leash at all times while in the water, leashes cannot be longer than seven feet.
Ron Jon Surf Shop
1308 Celebrity Circle, #R-9, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Ron Jon Surf Shop may be a chain store, but the two locations here (Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing) boast tons of cool surf gear as well as boards. Be sure to stop by either of these locations while you’re in town.
Tsunami Surf Shop
1308 Celebrity Circle, #R-9, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Tsunami Surf Shop has over 13 locations found all along the coast of Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Garden City, and even up into the North Carolina coast. Tsunami is there for all your surfing and beach needs, offering everything from beach towels and sunscreen to bathing suits and umbrellas. Before you hit the beach, make sure you have all the necessities and visit Tsunami Surf Shop!
Myrtle Beach Surf Lessons
Kokopelli Surf Camp
702 Sea Mountain Hwy. N. Unit 5 , North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
If you’re looking to learn how to surf in Myrtle Beach, call up the folks at Kokopelli Surf Camp! Kokopelli is owned and operated by local brothers Brandon and Wyatt Todd. These friendly brothers and their staff are happy to teach you and your family how to surf while you’re in town. Not only do they offer one-on-one lessons, but they also offer surf camps and surfboard rentals.
