TV channels & antenna towers in Seabrook Island, South Carolina
Seabrook Island has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBSE-LD, 21 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Seabrook Island
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWGWGMeTV | 4.1 | 36 mi | 49° NE | Good | Charleston, SC |
| CBSWCSC-TVCBS | 5 | 36 mi | 49° NE | Good | Charleston, SC |
| FOXWTAT-TVFox | 24 | 37 mi | 48° NE | Good | Charleston, SC |
| ABCWCIVABC | 36.2 | 37 mi | 48° NE | Good | Charleston, SC |
| CWWCBD-TVCW | 2.2 | 37 mi | 48° NE | Good | Charleston, SC |
Over-the-air TV in Seabrook Island
With roughly 1,840 residents, Seabrook Island is a small community in South Carolina. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 19 licensed TV transmitters: 7 full-power, 2 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Seabrook Island, 14 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 2 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Charleston, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Charleston's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 36.2 (WCIV), CBS on channel 5 (WCSC-TV), Fox on channel 24 (WTAT-TV), CW on channel 2.2 (WCBD-TV) and MeTV on channel 4.1 (WGWG). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WMBF-TV in Myrtle Beach, SC, 102 miles to the northeast. 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Seabrook Island
Point your antenna NE, at about 48°. The main network towers for Seabrook Island sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WGWG, WCSC-TV, WTAT-TV, WCIV and WCBD-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles northeast of Seabrook Island (49° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Seabrook Island at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Seabrook Island, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Seabrook Island
The farthest main network tower for Seabrook Island is WTAT-TV (Fox), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Seabrook Island
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBSE-LDLow power | 21 mi | 37° NE | Fair | Charleston, SC |
| WAZS-LDLow power | 25 mi | 9° N | Fair | North Charleston, SC |
| WJNI-LDLow power | 25 mi | 9° N | Fair | North Charleston, SC |
| WHDC-LDLow power | 26 mi | 49° NE | Weak | Charleston, SC |
| WLCN-CDClass A | 26 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Charleston, SC |
| WJWJ-TVFull power | 31 mi | 288° WNW | Good | Beaufort, SC |
| WLOW-LDLow power | 32 mi | 1° N | Weak | Charleston, SC |
| W14EP-DLow power | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | Beaufort, Etc., SC |
| W31FD-DLow power | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | Bluffton-Hilton Head, SC |
| W29EN-DLow power | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | Beaufort-Ladys Island, SC |
| WITVFull power | 36 mi | 49° NE | Good | Charleston, SC |
| WZCH-LDLow power | 36 mi | 49° NE | Weak | Charleston, SC |
| W30CV-DClass A | 47 mi | 239° WSW | Poor | Hilton Head Island, SC |
| WHDS-LDLow power | 67 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Savannah, GA |
How Seabrook Island compares with the rest of South Carolina
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Seabrook Island ranks 209th of 244 places in South Carolina: fewer than the typical South Carolina town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 36 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
59% of South Carolina's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Charleston, 20 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Seabrook Island: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 48° NE, the direction of WTAT-TV (Fox), 37 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 11 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Seabrook Island, SC?
ABC is on channel 36.2 from WCIV, broadcasting from 37 miles NE of Seabrook Island. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Seabrook Island, SC?
CBS is on channel 5 from WCSC-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles NE of Seabrook Island. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Seabrook Island, SC?
Fox is on channel 24 from WTAT-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles NE of Seabrook Island. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Seabrook Island, SC?
CW is on channel 2.2 from WCBD-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles NE of Seabrook Island. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Seabrook Island?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of Seabrook Island; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Seabrook Island?
Point your antenna NE, at about 48°. The main network towers for Seabrook Island sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Seabrook Island?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Seabrook Island?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Seabrook Island?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby South Carolina cities
- Hollywood12 mi
- James Island16 mi
- Charleston20 mi
- North Charleston22 mi
- Mount Pleasant23 mi
- Hanahan25 mi
- Ladson28 mi
- Centerville29 mi
- Goose Creek29 mi
- Summerville30 mi
- Beaufort31 mi
- Sangaree32 mi
- Port Royal33 mi
- Burton34 mi
- Walterboro37 mi
- Ridgeville37 mi
- Laurel Bay37 mi
- Hilton Head42 mi
- Hilton Head Island42 mi
- Moncks Corner44 mi
- Awendaw45 mi
- Bluffton47 mi
- Ridgeland48 mi
- Saint George48 mi
More: all TV stations in South Carolina · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Seabrook Island; signal estimates ignore terrain.