North Myrtle Beach Fishing Outlook – April 24, 2026



🎣 North Myrtle Beach Fishing Outlook – April 24, 2026

A slight shift today brings a bit more breeze, but overall conditions remain favorable and fishable. With warming water and steady tidal flow, there’s still a strong opportunity if you time things right.


🌤 Conditions at a Glance

  • Weather: Partly sunny, warmer afternoon
  • Wind: Southwest 10–15 mph (a bit breezier)
  • Water Temperature: ~71–73°F
  • Seas: 2 ft, light chop developing
  • Overall Feel: Slightly choppy but still productive

🌊 Tides

  • High Tide: 3:38 AM
  • Low Tide: 10:42 AM
  • High Tide: 3:54 PM
  • Low Tide: 10:58 PM

👉 Long incoming tide from late morning into mid-afternoon


🌙 Solunar Activity

  • Major Period: 5:50 PM – 7:50 PM
  • Minor Periods: 10:35 AM – 11:35 AM, 1:25 AM – 2:25 AM

🎯 Best Times to Fish

  • Morning Window: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Incoming tide + minor solunar boost
  • Evening Window: 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM
    Major feeding period with strong movement
  • Night Window: After 10:30 PM
    Calmer conditions and slower but steady bite

🧭 Fishing Outlook

Good

The increased southwest wind may add some chop, but it shouldn’t shut things down. Water temps are in a productive range, and the extended incoming tide gives fish plenty of time to feed.

Best approach:

  • Target structure protected from wind
  • Focus on moving water
  • Adjust presentation for slightly rougher conditions

Final Thought

This is a workable, slightly breezy day.

Not quite as clean as earlier in the week, but still plenty of opportunity. Stay flexible, fish smart around the wind, and lean on the tide to do the heavy lifting.