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Surfside Beach 13th Ave

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Surfside Beach 13th Ave is an exposed beachbreak in the heart of Surfside Beach — known as the Family Beach on the Grand Strand. This break only works once in a while, with the best conditions when a southeast swell combines with northwest offshore winds. It picks up a mix of groundswells and windswells, and waves break as both lefts and rights. Like most of the Grand Strand, conditions are inconsistent and tide-dependent. The best time of year is winter, with December producing the most consistent clean and surfable waves — around 26% of December days seeing clean conditions. The laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere of Surfside Beach makes this a great spot for all skill levels.

Best conditions: Southeast swell, northwest offshore winds, mid to high tide, winter — December most consistent

Location: 13th Ave S, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

Ability Level:

Beginner
Intermediate
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Amenities & Facilities

🚗 Parking

Public street parking along S Ocean Blvd and side streets in Surfside Beach

🍔 Food & Drinks

Dagwood's, River City Café, and numerous family-friendly restaurants throughout Surfside Beach

🏨 Accommodations

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel, Holiday Inn Resort Oceanfront, and vacation rentals throughout Surfside Beach

🏄 Rentals & Lessons

Watersports rentals and surf lessons available in Surfside Beach and nearby Garden City

🛁 Showers & Facilities

Public beach access with facilities along S Ocean Blvd in Surfside Beach

📍 Beach Access

Direct public beach access at 13th Ave S — Surfside Beach is one of the nation's first certified autism-friendly beaches

What's Nearby

Surfside Beach Pier: The freshly rebuilt 814-foot pier just north — great for fishing, sightseeing, and watching the surf from above.

River City Café: Right near the pier — voted Best Burgers on the Beach year after year with multiple Grand Strand locations.

Garden City Beach: Just south — a charming village beach with the iconic Garden City Pier and a classic laid-back atmosphere.

Ocean Lakes Family Campground: Just north — 310 acres of oceanfront with nearly a mile of beach and full resort amenities.

Other Nearby Breaks

Surfside Beach Pier

Just north — the freshly rebuilt pier break with three live webcam angles and great wave structure.

Garden City Pier

Just south — a classic Grand Strand pier break with reliable sandbars and a relaxed local vibe.

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