Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is a beach break in Myrtle Beach, SC, covered by a free live cam from Bar Harbor Resort.

About the Break

Myrtle Beach is a sandbar beach break typical of the Grand Strand, picking up groundswell and hurricane swell through late summer and fall. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Bar Harbor Resort, an oceanfront hotel at 100 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering one- and two-bedroom ocean-view rooms and a lazy river. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Myrtle Beach sits on the Atlantic coast in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina. See the South Carolina surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Myrtle Beach surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Bar Harbor Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.