Station Name: AIW AT HIGHWAY 9 AT NIXONS CROSSROADS, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: -30 feet

Nearest Address:
2104 Sea Mountain Hwy
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Horry County

GPS Coordinates: 33.8515612, -78.6558483

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 7 at 3:20AM EDT until June 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun June 7, 2026, 3:20 AM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 7:52PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat June 6, 2026, 7:52 PM
Expires: Sun June 7, 2026, 12:00 PM

The combination of extremely dry fine fuels as per state fire officials, combined with low relative humidity and gusty southwest winds, will lead to an enhanced fire danger Sunday afternoon, especially away from the immediate coast. Relative humidity values are expected to fall into the low and mid 30s away from the coast with southwest winds gusting 15 to 20 mph.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn in your county or town. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution and have fire suppression equipment readily available. People area also urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.