65th Avenue North
Free live surf cam at 65th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC, hosted by Surfworks.
South Carolina
8 free live surf cams tracked in South Carolina
About South Carolina Surfing
South Carolina's Atlantic coast sits between the more surf-famous Outer Banks to its north and Georgia's short coastline to its south, with generally smaller, gentler surf than North Carolina and warmer water than anywhere further up the East Coast. Its biggest swells, like the rest of the Southeast, come with hurricane season.
When to Surf
Real NOAA buoy data shows offshore swell typically peaking around September (averaging roughly 4.4 ft) and easing to its calmest around August (roughly 3.1 ft).
Water Temp & Wetsuit Needs
Water ranges from roughly 59°F in the coldest month to 83°F in the warmest. In the coldest stretch, a 4/3mm wetsuit with boots is standard, often with a hood and gloves too; by the warmest month, boardshorts or a rashguard is enough — a wetsuit is rarely needed.
Skill Level Breakdown
Of South Carolina's 8 tracked cams, 7 are beach breaks — generally the most beginner/longboard-friendly wave type. The rest split across 1 pier break.
Surf Etiquette
The core etiquette rules are the same on every coast: the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don't drop in on a rider already up, and take a few minutes to watch how a lineup is working before paddling out if you're new to a spot. See each spot's own page for etiquette notes specific to its break type.
Quick Facts
- Cams tracked: 8
- Coastline: Atlantic
- Break types: 7 beach, 1 pier
Cams on the Map
Surfside Beach, 13th Avenue South
Free live surf cam at Surfside Beach, 13th Avenue South, SC, hosted by the Guy Daniels Memorial Foundation.
Cherry Grove Pier
Free live surf cam at Cherry Grove Pier, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, hosted by the Prince Resort.
Folly Beach
Free live surf cam at Folly Beach, South Carolina, hosted by Tides Folly Beach hotel. One of the best-known surf spots on the Southeast coast, right next to the Folly Beach Fishing Pier.