Ocean temperature at Myrtle Beach

That's one way to keep people away from your favorite place. Scare them away :).

ChiMom wrote:
Given the recent discussion about Pirateland, I thought this might be the best forum for my question. I've never been to the beaches south of NJ, where I know the water temps are best in July and August (low to mid 70's). I'd like to stay in Myrtle Beach in October, but only if the ocean beaches there are swimmable at that time of year. Any advice? Is the water clean or perhaps filled with seaweed, jellyfish, or, gulp, sharks?

Just remember no matter where you swim in no matter what ocean, as soon as you get in the water you take a giant step down on the food chain. A marine biologist told me that once and I have always lived by it. :E

No. The water was very clean. not sure about October, but last week the water temp was warm. not sure of the exact temp, but we could walk right in! I keep my pool at home around 85deg. the water felt that warm! the outside temp was 92 and the humidity was high. but the water was comfortable. we didn`t see any jellyfish, definitely didn`t see any sharks, that`s not to say they aren`t out there watching you!

Enjoy the beach. and remember.....sharks can attack in 3 feet of water!!!! :E