Best Fishing Times in North Myrtle Beach Today
Today's solunar windows
Rule-of-thumb windows (angler reference).
Solunar major window: 11:16 AM – 1:16 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Local fishing guide
Common here: red drum · pompano · whiting · Spanish mackerel
North Myrtle’s ace is Cherry Grove: a creek-and-marsh system behind the point that holds drum and trout, plus a quieter surf than the Myrtle strip and a full-service pier.
What runs when
- Red drum: the fall mullet run (September-November) is the event — drum push bait against the beach at first light.
- Pompano & whiting: spring and fall in the first trough; pompano come on sand fleas, whiting on shrimp.
- Spanish mackerel: summer, from the Cherry Grove pier on a fast retrieve.
- Flounder: summer through fall along the creek channel edges.
Where to cast
The surf at the Cherry Grove point on a rising tide; the creek mouths on the last of the fall; the pier when Spanish are running. Kayakers can slide into House Creek and work the oyster bars.
Tide timing here
Creek fishing wants the falling tide (bait drains out, drum wait at the mouth); surf fishing wants the rise. The day’s two windows are printed on this page — match the one that fits your water.
Rules to know
SC saltwater license required from the surf; pier has its own blanket license. Drum slot and bag limits at SCDNR.
Rules: state fishing regulations · today's tide chart for North Myrtle Beach →
Tide movement today
Today's tidal range in North Myrtle Beach is 2 ft — close to the annual average of 1.9 ft. The classic rule of thumb: moving water around tide changes tends to fish better than slack tide, and the 2 hours before high tide is the window many anglers favor.
7-day solunar outlook
Gear for this window
- Fish finder / sonar (portable castable) — spot structure on moving tides
- Medium-action rod + 3000-size reel combo — all-round inshore setup
- Wading boots with felt/studded soles — slippery rocks at low tide
- Braid line 15 lb + fluorocarbon leader — feel the bite in current
Gear picks are general recommendations for this kind of tide window. Gear links coming soon.
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FAQ
What time is high tide in North Myrtle Beach today?
Today in North Myrtle Beach, high tide times are 9:54 AM (2.30 ft) and 9:58 PM (1.92 ft), local time (America/New_York), based on NOAA station 8660642.
What time is low tide in North Myrtle Beach today?
Today's low tides in North Myrtle Beach: 4:25 AM (0.28 ft) and 5:10 PM (0.40 ft), local time, datum MLLW.
Is today good for fishing in North Myrtle Beach?
Yes — solunar rates North Myrtle Beach 4/5 today. Solunar major window: 11:16 AM – 1:16 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Where is the tide measured for North Myrtle Beach?
Tides for North Myrtle Beach are predicted at NOAA CO-OPS station 8660642 (North Myrtle Beach, ICWW), measured right in North Myrtle Beach — a subordinate station. Times are America/New_York (ET), heights in feet relative to MLLW datum.
Tide predictions for North Myrtle Beach come from NOAA CO-OPS station 8660642 (North Myrtle Beach, ICWW) — measured right in North Myrtle Beach — a subordinate station — predictions are derived by time/height offsets from a nearby harmonic reference station. Heights are in feet relative to the MLLW datum; all times are local to the station (America/New_York, ET). Source: NOAA Tides & Currents.
Data date: 2026-11-09 · page generated 2026-11-10 00:11 UTC · astronomical predictions, not observed water levels.