Boating & Surfing Rules On The Grand Strand
North Myrtle Beach
- From mid-May to mid-Sept., 9am-5pm, launching motorized watercraft from the beach is prohibited.
- All watercraft must be operated 100 yards from shore & 50 yards away from swimmers.
- Surfing is permitted ONLY at specific locations and 300 ft. from any pier. Mid-May to mid-Sept., between 9am-4pm: 36th Ave. N.; 13th Ave. S.; 28th Ave. S.; 38th Ave. S.; 6th Ave. N. Surfers must wear surfboard leashes at all times.
Myrtle Beach
- All sailboats left on public beaches must be registered with Police Beach Patrol.
- No boating within 400 yards of the high tide mark.
- Jet skis are not permitted within 200 yards of the shore between mid-April and mid-Sept.
- Surfing and kayaking are permitted ONLY at specific locations from May 1-Labor Day, 10am-5pm: from south of Damon’s Restaurant to north of Spring Maid Pier; 31st Ave. N. to 52nd Ave. N.; 62nd Ave. N. to 68th Ave. N.; and 82nd Ave. N. to the north end of the city limits.
Surfside Beach
- Jet skis must remain at least 400 ft. from shore and 400 ft. from the pier.
- Surfing is permitted from May 16-Sept. 14,
- 10am-5pm ONLY in the area between 270 ft. south of 12th Ave. N. and 14th Ave. N.; as well as from 300 ft. north of 13th Ave. S. to the south town limits. Also, anywhere from sunrise-10am and 5pm to sunset except within 300 ft. of pier.
Beach Rules & Regulations On The Grand Strand
- Swimming must be within 50 yards of shore and no more than chest deep.
- It is forbidden to jump, dive or shark fish from piers.
- Vehicles are not permitted on beach.
- No alcohol or glass permitted on beaches.
- Thong bathing suits are unlawful and wearers are subject to fines.
- No littering or soliciting on the beach.
- Fireworks are against the law within all city limits.
- Damage or destruction of sea oats, beach grass and sand fencing is strictly forbidden.
- Check with the lifeguard at handicapped ramps for additional availability of beach wheelchairs.
- No animals on beaches between 9am-5pm May 15 - September 15; in Myrtle Beach May 1-Labor Day. Animals must be on a leash at all times and owners must clean up after their pets.
- No sleeping on public beaches between 9pm and sunrise.
- Equipment not permitted on NMB beach 10pm-7:30am.
- SURFSIDE BEACHES ONLY: No smoking on beach or any beach access.
- NMB ONLY: See all lifeguard and beach patrol personnel for a child safety wristband.
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