Water temperature in Hilton Head Island
87.2
°F
August 23, 15:45
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
87.9°FTomorrow:
86.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 6 min.Hilton Head Island in August
Minimum:
48.0°FAverage:
55.7°FMaximum:
62.4°FSea water temperature in Hilton Head Island today
As of now, in Hilton Head Island, the water temperature is 87.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 1.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 87.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 83.9°F on 2024.
Daily water temperature in Hilton Head Island
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9 | 86.1°F | 84.1°F | 84.8°F |
| Aug 10 | 85.3°F | 84.1°F | 84.9°F |
| Aug 11 | 85.2°F | 84.3°F | 85.1°F |
| Aug 12 | 85.5°F | 83.5°F | 85.1°F |
| Aug 13 | 85.1°F | 83.7°F | 85.1°F |
| Aug 14 | 85.7°F | 83.3°F | 85.3°F |
| Aug 15 | 85.5°F | 84.8°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 16 | 85.4°F | 84.4°F | 85.3°F |
| Aug 17 | 85.4°F | 84.8°F | 85.3°F |
| Aug 18 | 87.2°F | 84.4°F | 85.3°F |
| Aug 19 | 87.4°F | 85.0°F | 85.2°F |
| Aug 20 | 87.7°F | 85.7°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 21 | 87.7°F | 85.4°F | 85.5°F |
| Aug 22 | 87.9°F | 85.2°F | 85.6°F |
| Aug 23 | 87.2°F | 85.4°F | 85.3°F |
| Aug 24 | 86.9°F | 85.1°F | 85.0°F |
| Aug 25 | 86.4°F | 83.1°F | 84.6°F |
| Aug 26 | 86.2°F | 84.3°F | 84.4°F |
| Aug 27 | 86.1°F | 84.1°F | 84.3°F |
| Aug 28 | 86.2°F | 83.6°F | 84.4°F |
| Aug 29 | 86.2°F | 83.2°F | 84.4°F |
| Aug 30 | 86.3°F | 83.2°F | 84.4°F |
* actual - actual temperature values
** forecast - projected values for the next week
Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.
Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.