Murrells Inlet Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.53° N 79.03° W

Murrells Inlet Sea Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Issued: 7 am 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Murrells Inlet sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.6° 

Murrells Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Murrells Inlet sea temperature is 27.0 °C

(Slightly warmer than usual (0.6° above average))

Mean: 26.4 °C
Range: 25.0 °C to 27.9 °C
Statistics for 26 Sep (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a shorty .

    Sunny with warm air temperatures at Murrells Inlet today (feels like 20 °C once we account for wind), and warmer sea temperatures (27 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or perhaps a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.

    United States Sea Water Temperature

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    Surface Water Temperatures

    (based on measurements from oceanographic satellites)
    United States Water Temperature Anomaly

    Map of current United States
    Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

    (compared with long term averages
    at this time of year)

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    Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Murrells Inlet. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

    Murrells Inlet Water Temperature Graph

    All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

    Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Murrells Inlet can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Murrells Inlet. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

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