Surfside Beach, 13th Avenue South

Surfside Beach, 13th Avenue South is a beach break in Surfside Beach, SC, covered by a free live cam from Guy Daniels Memorial Foundation.

About the Break

This stretch sits just south of the Surfside Beach Pier on South Carolina’s Grand Strand, a wide sandy beach break typical of the area, exposed to a broad swell window. 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 Guy Daniels Memorial Foundation, a memorial foundation that has served its Grand Strand, SC beach since 1999, funding scholarships for students and lifeguards — over $150,000 awarded to 100+ recipients — through donations tied to its live beach camera. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Surfside Beach, 13th Avenue South sits on the Atlantic coast in Surfside Beach, Horry County, South Carolina. See the South Carolina surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Surfside Beach, 13th Avenue South surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Guy Daniels Memorial Foundation in Surfside Beach, SC — see the map above.

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