This data the coastal Murrells Inlet ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Murrells Inlet today is 76.5°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Murrells Inlet was recorded in 2019 and was 83.1°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2024 at 77.5°F. Sea water temperature in Murrells Inlet is expected to rise to 78.8°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Murrells Inlet is 80.6°F, the minimum temperature is 75°F, and the maximum is 84.9°F.
The swimming season in Murrells Inlet lasts from May to November. During those months, Murrells Inlet water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Murrells Inlet in winter reaches 59.5°F, in spring 65.8°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 81.1°F, and in autumn it is 73.8°F.
September 17, 2025 |
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today temp |
76.5°F |
September 16, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
76.6°F |
The ocean salinity in Murrells Inlet is 33.39‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Murrells Inlet. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Murrells Inlet. Data in table shown for September 17, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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1' 2" | 1' 1" | 1' 0" | 1' 0" |
0.35 m | 0.32 m | 0.31 m | 0.3 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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0' 11" | 0' 11" | 1' 5" | 1' 7" |
0.29 m | 0.29 m | 0.43 m | 0.49 m |
Data in a table show Murrells Inlet temperature today (September 17, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Murrells Inlet.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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71.8°F | 68°F | 66°F | 69.8°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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74.5°F | 82.4°F | 79.9°F | 75.7°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Murrells Inlet: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Murrells Inlet. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Murrells Inlet on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 59°F | 44.2°F | 69.4°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in January | ||||
February | 58.1°F | 47.3°F | 66.6°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in February | ||||
March | 60.3°F | 51.4°F | 66.9°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in March | ||||
April | 64.9°F | 56.3°F | 73°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in April | ||||
May | 72.3°F | 64.9°F | 80.1°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in May | ||||
June | 78.8°F | 71.1°F | 84.2°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in June | ||||
July | 82°F | 77.7°F | 86.4°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in July | ||||
August | 82.4°F | 78.8°F | 85.3°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in August | ||||
September | 80.6°F | 75°F | 84.9°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in September | ||||
October | 74.1°F | 68°F | 82°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in October | ||||
November | 66.4°F | 56.8°F | 73.6°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in November | ||||
December | 61.5°F | 49.5°F | 70°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Murrells Inlet in December |