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Surfside Beach, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Horry County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,217
Population
2,163/sq mi density
$74,202
Median Income
$43,610 per capita
$412,100
Home Value
$347,773 Zillow
$1,274
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
167
Violent Crime/100K
5,276 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,202 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$412,100 home value, $1,274/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Surfside Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6097°N, 78.9775°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Horry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1886 | CHARLESTON, SC | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in |
Surfside Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (2.8").