Surfside Beach Fishing Pier
The Surfside Beach Fishing Pier is an 814-foot concrete pier on the Atlantic Ocean in the town of Surfside Beach, Horry County, South Carolina. Walking on the pier is free, but fishing requires a paid pass. The town's page lists a standard daily fishing pass at $14.00, with no date on that price, so check before you go.
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- Dry daytime forecast.
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Weather at Surfside Beach Fishing Pier, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 am | Sunny | 50°F | N 21 mph | 0% |
| 10 am | Sunny | 53°F | N 22 mph | 0% |
| 12 pm | Sunny | 57°F | N 23 mph | 0% |
| 2 pm | Sunny | 60°F | N 23 mph | 0% |
| 4 pm | Sunny | 62°F | N 23 mph | 0% |
| 6 pm | Clear | 62°F | N 23 mph | 0% |
Tides
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | Sun 1:17 am | 4.2 ft |
| Low | Sun 7:09 am | 1.6 ft |
| High | Sun 1:57 pm | 5.1 ft |
| Low | Sun 8:07 pm | 1.8 ft |
| High | Mon 2:11 am | 4.3 ft |
| Low | Mon 8:08 am | 1.7 ft |
| High | Mon 2:47 pm | 5.1 ft |
| Low | Mon 9:07 pm | 1.7 ft |
Beach and surf
| Water Temperature | In the mid 70s |
|---|---|
| UV Index | Moderate |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 7:22 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 6:39 pm |
| Question visitors ask | How much does it cost to fish at Surfside Beach Pier? |
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| County | Horry County |
| Official site | www.surfsidebeach.org |
How much does it cost to fish at the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier?
The Surfside Beach Fishing Pier town page lists a Standard Fishing pass at $14.00 daily, $55.00 weekly and $200.00 annual. It lists a King Fishing pass at $16.00 daily, $75.00 weekly and $300.00 annual. Children under 12 pay a $2.00 service fee. The page does not show a date for these prices, so check before you go.
Passes are sold at Perry's Bait & Tackle shop, open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and the page says fishing is not permitted without a pass.
What are the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier hours?
The Surfside Beach Fishing Pier town page lists operating hours of 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. from April 1 through October 31, and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. from November 1 through March 31. These hours are seasonal, so check before you go.
The town page also links to a live camera of the pier and asks visitors to review the pier rules before planning a visit.
Is there parking at the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier?
The Surfside Beach Fishing Pier town page lists pier parking fees of $4.00 per hour, from 8 AM to 6 PM, Sunday through Saturday. The page links to a live camera with parking information. Check before you go, because fees and times are listed without a date.
What are the fishing rules at the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier?
According to the town page, each paid fisherman may use a maximum of two fishing rods, and fishing is not permitted without a fishing pass. A separate individual South Carolina state fishing license is not required, because the paid pier fee covers everything.
The town page says to review the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier rules before planning a visit, and it gives 843-913-6360 for questions about the pier.
What amenities are on the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier?
The Surfside Beach Fishing Pier has an elevator and a walking ramp with a maximum load of 3,500 pounds, according to the town page. Two restaurants are listed, The Whistling Duck and Surf Diner, along with Drippy's Homemade Ice Cream, open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The town page also lists Perry's Bait & Tackle, open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for bait, tackle and fishing passes. Rod rental is listed at $25.00 per day per rod, with bait sold separately.
Surfside Beach Fishing Pier: questions visitors ask
How much does it cost to fish at Surfside Beach Pier?
The Surfside Beach Fishing Pier town page lists a Standard Fishing pass at $14.00 daily, $55.00 weekly and $200.00 annual, and a King Fishing pass at $16.00 daily. The page shows no date for these prices, so check before you go.
Is it free to walk on the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier?
The Surfside Beach Fishing Pier town page lists the pier admission fee as free. A paid fishing pass is needed only to fish.
Do I need a South Carolina fishing license to fish from the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier?
No. The town page says an individual state fishing license is not required, because the paid pier fee covers everything.
What are the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier hours?
The town page lists 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. from April 1 through October 31, and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. from November 1 through March 31. Check before you go, since these hours are seasonal.
How much is parking at the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier?
The town page lists pier parking at $4.00 per hour, from 8 AM to 6 PM, Sunday through Saturday. Check before you go, because the page shows no date for this fee.
Can I rent a fishing rod at the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier?
The town page lists rod rental at $25.00 per day per rod. Each rod comes with a reel, line and one rig, and bait is sold separately.
What is the phone number for questions about the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier?
The town page gives 843-913-6360 for questions about the pier. For fishing questions, it lists Perry's Bait & Tackle shop at 843-839-0392.
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