Coastal conditions
Shore · South Carolina · Southeast Atlantic / Grand Strand
Myrtle Beach / Springmaid Pier is a Grand Strand ocean-pier fishery extending over sandy Atlantic nearshore habitat. Whiting and red drum are major shore targets, with bluefish and Spanish mackerel adding a mobile pelagic component along the pier and surf zone.
Small Craft Advisory
Severity: Minor
Small Craft Advisory issued October 20 at 1:36AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Begins Oct 20, 2026, 1:36 AM · Ends Oct 20, 2026, 8:00 AM
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Fair · 58
BetaConditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Trip conditions only. Target-species activity and seasonal fishery patterns are not yet included.
Consider
Trip conditions may be workable, but important cautions or data limitations remain.
High confidence in the evaluated inputs — observational coverage is partial. — Required data sources were available and the key inputs were current.
Evaluates trip conditions using weather, tides, currents, waves, daylight, and active alerts.
Tuesday · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT
Window score
81
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 7:40 AM
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Water level
Window Oct 13, 2026, 7:40 AM – Oct 20, 2026, 7:40 AM (rolling 168 hours)
Water level over the past 7 days. 1679 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 7:42 AM · to Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 AM Range 1.1 ft MLLW to 6.6 ft MLLW.
Readings decreased over the available period.
1679 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 7:42 AM · to Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 AM
South Carolina · Southeast Atlantic / Grand Strand / Murrells Inlet · Inlet
Approximately 12.1 miles away
North Carolina · Southeast Atlantic / Brunswick / Oak Island · Shore
Approximately 52 miles away
North Carolina · Southeast Atlantic / Southern North Carolina · Shore
Approximately 62.6 miles away
Falling
Next low tide
Oct 20, 2026, 9:14 AM
In 1 hr 34 min
1.6 ft MLLW
Previous
High · Oct 20, 2026, 3:03 AM · 4.4 ft MLLW
Following
High · Oct 20, 2026, 3:37 PM · 5.2 ft MLLW
Tide station at destination
Springmaid Pier · NOAA 8661070
Tidal-current predictions are not available for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Myrtle Beach Springmaid Pier fishery
A Grand Strand Atlantic ocean pier fishery at Springmaid Pier, Myrtle Beach. NOAA 8661070 is the tide station here.
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Aug 23, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Red drum, spotted seatrout, Spanish mackerel, and bluefish are representative Grand Strand pier targets. Seasonal timing varies by species.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Red drum
PrimarySciaenops ocellatus
Also called Redfish
Currently in a typical seasonal window
Typical seasonal window: AUGUST — NOVEMBER
May also be present outside this peak window.
Spotted seatrout
PrimaryCynoscion nebulosus
No seasonal pulse known
Grand Strand surf and creek-mouth fishing.
Spanish mackerel
SecondaryScomberomorus maculatus
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL
Warm-season pier fishing.
Bluefish
SecondaryPomatomus saltatrix
No seasonal pulse known
Coastal migratory fishing along the Grand Strand.
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Typical October approaches include pier and surf casting for Red drum.
Pier and surf casting
Cast jigs, paddle tails, and swimming plugs along the pier, wash, and bait seams.
Best for
Modes
Setup
Ocean-pier casting setup
Shore spinning tackle for pier and adjacent surf.
Used for
Common lure and fly families associated with this month’s techniques.
Minnow-style swimming plug
LureShallow to midwater · Steady, twitch, pause
Cast across seams and let the plug track with the current
Soft-plastic paddle tail
LureShallow, Midwater, Variable · Steady, twitch, jig
Swim steadily through seams or hop lightly near bottom transitions
Bucktail jig
LureShallow, Midwater, Bottom, Variable · Jig, twitch, steady, drift
Hop, swim, or drift depending on depth and current speed
General seasonal guidance, not a live recommendation, product endorsement, or guarantee of success.
Public pier access at Springmaid Beach / Myrtle Beach. Confirm pier hours, fees, and Horry County / City of Myrtle Beach beach rules.
Ocean swell and pier spray. Missing waves is not calm.
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Shore · South Carolina
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Tide predictions, water level, water temperature, wind
Tide station at destination
Coastal and marine hazard alerts
Planning limitation
Coastal conditions can vary over short distances. Predictions and remote observations are planning information, not guarantees of access or safety.