Attorney Myrtle Beach wants to make sure you know all the Boating, Surfing and Beach Rules for the Grand Strand area.

Stay Safe & Within The Laws!

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 Beach Only: No smoking on beach or any beach access.
• North Myrtle Beach Only: See all lifeguard and beach patrol personnel for a child safety wristband.