The Surfrider Foundation is looking for feedback on proposed changes to the surfing and dog regulations for the CITY of Myrtle Beach (city limits). The Beach Advisory Committee was recently approached about changing the current laws.
Below are the current regulations and the changes proposed. Please email us back (ASAP) and let us know how or if these changes may affect you, or your kids.
ORDINANCES 4-8 (Dogs on Beach)
- Dogs currently prohibited on beach from May 15 – Sept. 15 from 9am – 5pm.
- Proposed dates: April 15 – Sept. 30 (to be consistent w/ dates that the beaches are guarded).
ORDINANCES 5-5 (Surfboards and Kayaks)
- Currently prohibited outside specified zones from April 30- Sept. 15 from 10am to 5pm.
- Proposed April 15 – Sept. 30 from 9am to 5pm.
- Currently northnmost Surf zone runs from 82nd Ave. N. to northern city limits (Dunes).
- Proposed change would ban surfing in front of Marriott and Grand Dunes property, but add a new surfing zone from 82nd Ave. N. south to 77th Ave. N.
ORDINANCES 5-18 AND 5-19 (Jet Skis and launching)
- Prohibited outside surf zone from April 15 to Sept. 15.
- Proposed April 15 to Sept. 30.