North Myrtle Beach Rules

Nothing may be left on the beach from 7pm-8am

If you dig a hole, fill it in before you leave

Use of laser pointers is prohibited

Unlawful to litter on the beach (fines up to $1,000)

Alcohol, glass containers, and fireworks PROHIBITED

No swimming beyond 50 yards/shoulder height

Unlawful to damage sand dunes, dune vegetation, or to attach items to sand fencing or dune walkovers

Leash law in effect at all times; pet owner must pick up waste

No parking beyond the posted public beach access rule sign

All watercraft must operate 100 yards or more off shore

Illegal to pick or damage sea oats and sand dunes fencing

May 15 to Labor Day: No dogs allowed on the beach 10 am to 4 pm. 

See lifeguards for details on additional beach laws

Shading Devices: Only umbrellas with a center pole no greater than 7 feet 6 inches in height and a circular shade no greater than 9 feet in diameter are allowed on the beach May 15 - Labor Day. No tents, tarps, cabanas, pavilions, sports-brellas or similar devices, or any material mounted on supports allowed on the beach May 15 - Labor Day.

Surfing Laws

It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a surfboard or skimboard on the public beach or any waters adjacent thereto, between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm during the period from May 15 - Labor Day, except in the following designated areas:

• Beginning at a point 300 feet north of the Cherry Grove Pier, and surfing anywhere north thereof

• Beginning at a point at 13th Avenue South, and ending at a point 600 feet north thereof

• Beginning at a point at 27th Avenue South, and ending at a point 600 feet north thereof

• Beginning at a point at 38th Avenue South, and ending at a point 600 feet north thereof

• Beginning at 6th Avenue North and ending at 18th Avenue North:

  • It shall be unlawful to surf within 300 feet of any pier

  • All surfers shall be required to wear a surfing leash at all times