Springmaid Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Carolina South)
| Name: | Springmaid Beach |
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| Type: | beach/Pier |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Springmaid Beach in South Carolina is an exposed beach/Pier break that has quite reliable surf The best wind direction is from the northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. The beach break provides left and right handers. Sometimes crowded. The water quality here is rather suspect.
Overall Springmaid Beach Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Springmaid Beach surf quality by season and Springmaid Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Springmaid Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Springmaid Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | 13th Ave South Surfside | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Springmaid Pier | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Myrtle Beach (The Yachtsman Pier) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ocean Lakes | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Dunes Cove | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Springmaid Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Ocean Crest Pier Buoy | 45 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Frying Pan Shoals Buoy | 68 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Edisto Buoy | 83 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Onslow Bay Outer Buoy | 117 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Grays Reef Buoy | 196 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Springmaid Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Myrtle Beach, Combination Bridge, South Carolina | 3 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Springmaid Pier, Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Myrtle Beach (Springmaid Pier), South Carolina | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Myrtle Beach (Springmaid Pier), South Carolina (2) | 3 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Springmaid Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Appalachian Ski Mountain (United States) | 232 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sugar Mountain (United States) | 240 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Hawksnest (United States) | 241 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ski Beech Mountain Resort (United States) | 245 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Wolf Laurel (United States) | 252 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Springmaid Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Myrtle Beach (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Forestbrook (United States) | 5 mi |
| Third closest city location | Socastee (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Surfside Beach (United States) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Garden City (United States) | 10 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Springmaid Beach is Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) in USA, 5 km (3 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Springmaid Beach is Florence Rgnl Airport (FLO), also in USA, 95 km (59 miles) away.
- Third is Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in USA, 111 km (69 miles) away.
- Santee Cooper Rgnl (Plymouth) Airport (MNI) in Montserrat Island is 124 km (77 miles) away.
- Charleston Afb International Airport (CHS) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Springmaid Beach and is 139 km (86 miles) away.
