Murrells Inlet Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(South Carolina, USA)

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Murrells Inlet Surf Guide

Murrells Inlet in South Carolina is an exposed beach break that is usually a safe bet and works all around the year. Offshore winds are from the west northwest and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. An uncrowded break, even when it is working.

Murrells Inlet Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Beach	2
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent	65°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Murrells Inlet:

The best conditions reported for surf at Murrells Inlet occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Murrells Inlet (for consistent clean waves)?

julyBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Murrells Inlet with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 26% of the time in July while 59% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 15% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

26%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

59%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

15%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Murrells Inlet Location Map

Interactive Murrells Inlet surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail.

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Murrells Inlet Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 23:32 Local Time

m, °C	Thu	Friday 18
ft, °F	11PM	2AM	5AM	8AM
Wave (ft)	SE	SE	SE	SE
Period (s)	8	8	8	8
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross	cross

What does Murrells Inlet look like?

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Credit: Lee Norberg Credit: Lee Norberg

Tides at Murrells Inlet

Current tide and informaton

For Divine's Dock, South Carolina, 1 miles from Murrells Inlet.

Next High Water: 11:55pm | 4ft

Next Low Water: 07:08am | 1ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Murrells Inlet Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 20.0 °C once we account for wind), yet at 18.6 °C the sea remains several degrees colder than the air at Murrells Inlet. The majority of surfers will need a spring wetsuit though a summer suit or even a shorty may suffice for a short session.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 65°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite