TV Channels in Surfside Beach, SC
ZIP Code: 29575 • Coordinates: 33.6291°N, 78.9704°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-25 dBm · WMBF-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 287° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 9 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
WCIV
Ch. 36-2 · 720p
-40 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 04-3
MyN Ch. 36-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 04-5
The Nest Ch. 36-3
NBC
WMBF-TV
Ch. 32-1 · 1080i
-25 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 32-5
Laff Ch. 32-4
Bounce TV Ch. 32-2
ION Plus Ch. 32-7
Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Ch. 32-3
Quest Ch. 32-6
CBS
WMBE-LD
Ch. 13-01 · 1080i
-34 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 13-02
ION Ch. 13-03
MyN Ch. 13-02
ION Mystery Ch. 13-04
ROAR Ch. 21-1
FOX
WFXB
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-40 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 43-7
Heroes & Icons Ch. 43-5
Me-TV Ch. 43-4
Me-TV Toons Ch. 43-9
QVC Ch. 43-2
Start TV Ch. 43-3
Story Television Ch. 43-8
True Crime Network Ch. 43-6
PBS
WHMC
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-35 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 23-2
Dabl Ch. 21-4
PBS Encore Ch. 23-2
PBS Encore Ch. 23-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 23-4
CW
WPDE-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-2
Comet TV Ch. 15-3
The Nest Ch. 21-3
Weather Ch. 15-4
MyN
WMBE-LD
Ch. 13-01 · 1080i
-34 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 13-01
Antenna TV Ch. 13-02
ION Ch. 13-03
ION Mystery Ch. 13-04
ROAR Ch. 21-1
ION
WMBE-LD
Ch. 13-01 · 1080i
-34 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 13-01
Antenna TV Ch. 13-02
MyN Ch. 13-02
ION Mystery Ch. 13-04
ROAR Ch. 21-1
Telemundo
WXIV-LD
Ch. 14-2 · 480i (w)
-38 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 14-2
365BLK Ch. 14-3
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WMBF-TV MYRTLE BEACH, SC | 32-1 1080i | NBCGritLaff +4 | -25 dBm | Excellent | 319° NW |
| #2 | WMBE-LD MYRTLE BEACH, SC | 13-01 1080i | CBSAntenna TVION +3 | -34 dBm | Excellent | 240° WSW |
| #3 | WMBE-LD MYRTLE BEACH, SC | 13-01 1080i | CBSAntenna TVION +3 | -34 dBm | Excellent | 240° WSW |
| #4 | WMBE-LD MYRTLE BEACH, SC | 13-01 1080i | CBSAntenna TVION +3 | -34 dBm | Excellent | 240° WSW |
| #5 | WHMC CONWAY, SC | 23-1 1080i | PBSCreateDabl +3 | -35 dBm | Excellent | 340° NNW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 53° arc
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Surfside Beach
Surfside Beach, South Carolina (29575) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WMBF-TV at -25 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely