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Windy Hill Beach
4.8★ · 84 Google ratings · North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away · paid
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
87°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
8.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
200 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 12% of 42 over the limit · 2025
Map of Windy Hill Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Best for families seeking calm atmosphere
Reviewers consistently describe it as family-friendly with good waves for children and a relaxing, non-rowdy environment.
Arrive before mid-morning in summer
The beach fills significantly by late morning, though it remains less crowded than nearby alternatives.
Parking costs $4 per hour year-round
Paid parking is now standard; free parking ended after October 31st in previous years.
Bring cash or download the pay app
Parking payment uses mobile QR codes or a pay application in addition to traditional payment methods.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · clear
Water
87°F
Waves
2.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:41 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:37 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:44 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:27 AM.
Practical
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📍 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
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Where do you park at Windy Hill Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Windy Hill Beach?
250 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Windy Hill Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
