Water Temperature of the Waccamaw River in Conway, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT
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Station Name: WACCAMAW RIVER ABOVE CONWAY, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: -3 feet / -1 meters
Nearest Address:
Old Reaves Ferry Rd
Conway, SC 29526
Horry County
GPS Coordinates: 33.8508333, -78.8972222
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Waccamaw River, Longs, SC (11.3 mi)
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Atlantic Ocean, Myrtle Beach, SC (13.6 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC (13.8 mi)
Waccamaw River, Bucksport, SC (18.0 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Sunset Beach, NC (24.1 mi)
Little Pee Dee River, Galivants Ferry, SC (24.6 mi)
Waccamaw River, Pawleys Island, SC (27.2 mi)
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Atlantic Ocean, Cape Fear, NC (51.4 mi)
Weather for Conway, South Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 47%
Feels Like: 109.1°F
Wind: SSE 9.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 4.3
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 96°F
L: 75°F

Tue
H: 94°F
L: 77°F

Wed
H: 88°F
L: 78°F

Thu
H: 91°F
L: 77°F

Fri
H: 93°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 11:00 PM
Moonset: 3:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 91.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:36 AM - 2:06 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:42 PM - 7:12 PM2:33 AM - 4:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Rip Current Statement issued July 7 at 1:11PM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 1:11 PM
Expires: Mon July 7, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Rip Current Statement issued July 7 at 1:11PM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 1:11 PM
Expires: Mon July 7, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Flood Warning issued July 7 at 11:52AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 11:52 AM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 6:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters will affect yards in the Pines area, Coxs Pond area, and along River Road. Additional residential property will be affected between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of Lumberton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:35 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.
Rip Current Statement issued July 7 at 1:11PM EDT until July 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 1:11 PM
Expires: Mon July 7, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Flood Warning issued July 7 at 11:52AM EDT until July 12 at 6:37AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 11:52 AM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 6:00 AM
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Cape Fear River At Elizabethtown affecting Bladen County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at Elizabethtown. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Flood waters may isolate residences off Larrimore Lane and Riverview Drive as Larrimore Lane becomes impassable. Dozens of buildings nearer the river may become isolated within several miles of Elizabethtown. Flooding may also affect Beagle Run Lane. Flooding of farm fields near the river worsens as does lowland flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 30.2 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.1°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 11:00 PM
Moonset: 3:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 91.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:36 AM - 2:06 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:42 PM - 7:12 PM2:33 AM - 4:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.9°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 11:54 PM
Moonset: 3:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:40 PM - 8:10 PM3:17 AM - 4:47 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.7°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:39 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:23 PM - 3:53 PM
Minor Periods
7:33 PM - 9:03 PM4:09 AM - 5:39 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.4°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:21 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 12:49 AM
Moonset: 5:37 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:19 AM - 2:49 AM2:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Minor Periods
8:20 PM - 9:50 PM5:07 AM - 6:37 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.5°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:21 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 1:43 AM
Moonset: 6:41 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:13 AM - 3:43 AM3:12 PM - 5:42 PM
Minor Periods
9:01 PM - 10:31 PM6:11 AM - 7:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5