Myrtle Beach Treasure Hunters New Moon Tides May 14 - 20, 2026
What Are New Moon Tides
Oceanic tides are higher and lower than usual during a new or full moon because the sun, moon, and Earth align. This alignment creates stronger gravitational forces that pull on the ocean's water. Treasure hunters refer to these as King Tides and prefer lower tides because they can hunt in lower areas without dealing with seawater. King Tides are not always during full moon cycles; sometimes the tides are more significant during a new moon cycle.
Lowest Tides Through April:
The New Moon is on Saturday, May 16, at 4:01 PM, so your lowest Myrtle Beach tides throughout the new moon cycle will be on the following dates and times:
- Thursday, May 14th: low tide 11:58 AM -0.3'
- Friday, May 15th: low tide 12:49 AM -0.1' & 12:47 PM -0.5'
- Saturday, May 16th: low tide 1:43 AM -0.4' & 1:38 PM -0.7'
- Sunday, May 17th: low tide 2:37 AM -0.5' & 2:31 PM -0.7'
- Monday, May 18th: low tide 3:31 AM -0.5' & 3:25 PM -0.7'
- Tuesday, May 19th: low tide 4:24 AM -0.4' & 4:19 PM -0.5'
- Wednesday, May 20th: low tide 5:19 AM -0.2' & 5:16 PM -0.3'
Winds may have an impact on tides.
Happy Hunting 😎
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