Cherry Grove Pier Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE
Wind
N, NW - NE is side offshore
Surf Height
waist-overhead high
Tide
mid to high
Cherry Grove Pier Surf Guide
North Myrtle Beach is more about small towns with stretches of similar sandbars than specific breaks. It's not home to South Carolina's best spots, and once you get south of Cherry Grove, it becomes the armpit of the South Carolina coast. Lined with strip joints, pawnshops, all-you-can-eat pig-out palaces and golf megalomarts, the place is a tacky, traffic nightmare. Avoid it if you can, and pray for the future of mankind if you can't.The farthest north you can get, Cherry Grove is a quiet little town near the state line, and has similar sandbars at the end of every block. It gets better south-swell energy than most of the Myrtle Beach area, and can be counted on for cleaner conditions when NE winds scour the coast, as well.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Not much.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
light
Spot Rating
Poor
Scattered peaks, ideal for all types surfers most days.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow.
Water Quality
Clean
Some runoff pollution after heavy rains.
Hazards
Miscellaneous sea creatures in the water, and cranky fishermen on the pier. A world-record tiger shark was caught at Cherry Grove long ago - something to consider.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, SUP
Access
Easy access, park and paddle
Bottom
sand
Best Season
Late summer, early fall, early spring
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