Surf spot

48th st. Myrtle Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for 48th st. Myrtle Beach in USA, South East, South Carolina. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, South East, South Carolina
Coordinates: 33.7207, -78.8447

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Wave period (s)	3.4	3.3	3.4	3.5	5.5	7.3	5.3	3.3	4.5	3	5	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.5	6.3	3.9	3.9	4.8	5.1	5.6	5.8	5.3	4.2	4	3.7	4.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.3	4.7	4.5	4.8	4.7	6.2	6.5	5	4.2	3.5	4.4	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.6	3.5	3.4	3.6	3.5	4.9	7.3	6	5.2	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	6	5	4	3	6	11	7	3	5	2	5	8	8	8	7	7	5	4	6	14	12	13	14	17	17	11	7	7	13	17	20	21	24	24	18	15	10	14	15	28	20	8	8	4	4	4	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	3	3
Wind speed (km/h)	9.4	4.8	4.6	10.1	7.5	15.4	13.8	5.7	8.7	6.6	4.6	8.7	7.6	10.8	18.3	14.6	12.7	9.2	10.1	13.6	10.9	11.6	7.6	8.2	6.9	6.4	8.4	10.4	8.9	11.8	5.8	6.1	6.8	7.4	9.8	12.9	12	14.7	6.8	5.4	4.8	4.7	4	3.2	8.9	9	5.8	6.3	5	5.1	4.7	6.4	12.7	14.3	11.9	10
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48th St. Myrtle Beach — Surf Spot Overview

48th St. is a beachbreak along the central stretch of Myrtle Beach on the South Carolina coast. It’s a convenient, easy-access spot that can produce fun waves when Atlantic swell lines up, but like much of Myrtle Beach, conditions are often soft, variable, and wind-sensitive.

Wave Type

Beach break
Mostly sand-bottom
Breaks can be peaky or mushy depending on sandbars and swell direction

Best Conditions

East to southeast swell tends to bring the most workable surf
Offshore or light west/northwest winds are usually best
Tends to work better on a medium to higher tide in many setups, though this can change with sand movement

Wave Quality

Usually small to moderate most of the time
Can offer fun beginner-to-intermediate waves
On stronger swells, it can get more powerful and punchy, but still typically not a heavy wave

Crowd / Atmosphere

Because it’s in a popular beach town, expect local and tourist traffic, especially in summer
Not usually a remote or empty lineup
Can be a nice option if you want a convenient urban beachbreak

Hazards / Things to Watch

Shifting sandbars can change the break from week to week
Crowds, especially during holiday and vacation periods
Rip currents can be strong at times
Stormy weather can quickly make conditions messy

Best For

Beginner and intermediate surfers
Shortboards on better swells
Longboards / funboards when surf is smaller and softer

Overall

48th St. Myrtle Beach is a fun, accessible beachbreak that’s best when there’s a decent Atlantic swell and the wind cooperates. It’s not a world-class wave, but it can provide solid everyday surf for locals and visitors looking for a session in the Myrtle Beach area.