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Myrtle Beach, SC Fishing Forecast
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Myrtle Beach, SC · ZIP 29577 · NWS ILM forecast updated Oct 22, 8:26 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Myrtle Beach right now?
1:00 PM: wind 8 mph N, gusts 12 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 48 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1020 hPa, trend +0.1 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Myrtle Beach fishing today
- Pressure stable
- Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 56 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 58 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 55 out of 100 Pressure stable · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
Myrtle Beach fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
- Pressure rising slowly (+0.8 hPa/3h)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 North wind (N): post-front effect already counted in pressure/front, lore not applied again
- Stable high pressure (1023 hPa) — bluebird conditions, go deeper/slower
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 59 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 54 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Myrtle Beach
Hunting conditions near Myrtle Beach
Deer movement score today 71 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 94 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Pressure rising (+0.9 hPa/3h) · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 88 out of 100 Pressure rising after a front (+3.6 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM 78 out of 100 Pressure rising after a front (+4.0 hPa from 24h low) — deer move after storms · Cooler than normal by ~5°F (est.) · Wind 12 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
Myrtle Beach at a glance
| Coordinates | 33.698, -78.906 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | ILM 57,47 |
| Grid elevation | 23 ft |
| Pressure data | NWS gridpoint forecast |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:27 AM / 6:35 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
South Carolina fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the South Carolina DNR. Always check current South Carolina fishing regulations before you go.
More South Carolina locations: Charleston, Columbia · South Carolina fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Myrtle Beach?
This forecast scores today 55/100 (“Marginal”) for Myrtle Beach, based on the NWS ILM hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Myrtle Beach today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (56), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (58), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (55) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Myrtle Beach right now?
Current forecast wind is 8 mph with gusts to 12 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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