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.

19TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
21 mito the closest tower
1,844population

Network channels in Seabrook Island

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWGWGMeTV4.1 36 mi49° NE GoodCharleston, SC
CBSWCSC-TVCBS5 36 mi49° NE GoodCharleston, SC
FOXWTAT-TVFox24 37 mi48° NE GoodCharleston, SC
ABCWCIVABC36.2 37 mi48° NE GoodCharleston, SC
CWWCBD-TVCW2.2 37 mi48° NE GoodCharleston, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WBSE-LDLow power21 mi 37° NEFairCharleston, SC
WAZS-LDLow power25 mi 9° NFairNorth Charleston, SC
WJNI-LDLow power25 mi 9° NFairNorth Charleston, SC
WHDC-LDLow power26 mi 49° NEWeakCharleston, SC
WLCN-CDClass A26 mi 49° NEFairCharleston, SC
WJWJ-TVFull power31 mi 288° WNWGoodBeaufort, SC
WLOW-LDLow power32 mi 1° NWeakCharleston, SC
W14EP-DLow power35 mi 250° WSWWeakBeaufort, Etc., SC
W31FD-DLow power35 mi 250° WSWWeakBluffton-Hilton Head, SC
W29EN-DLow power35 mi 250° WSWWeakBeaufort-Ladys Island, SC
WITVFull power36 mi 49° NEGoodCharleston, SC
WZCH-LDLow power36 mi 49° NEWeakCharleston, SC
W30CV-DClass A47 mi 239° WSWPoorHilton Head Island, SC
WHDS-LDLow power67 mi 237° WSWPoorSavannah, 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

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 48° NE, the direction of WTAT-TV (Fox), 37 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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