Water temperature in Hilton Head Island
73.2
°F
October 20, 12:22
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
75.2°FTomorrow:
72.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 15 min.Hilton Head Island in October
Minimum:
48.4°FAverage:
55.3°FMaximum:
61.8°FSea water temperature in Hilton Head Island today
As of now, in Hilton Head Island, the water temperature is 73.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is about the same as 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 68.1°F on 2024.
Daily water temperature in Hilton Head Island
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 | 79.4°F | 76.4°F | 77.9°F |
| Oct 7 | 78.9°F | 77.0°F | 77.7°F |
| Oct 8 | 78.3°F | 76.5°F | 77.3°F |
| Oct 9 | 78.0°F | 76.1°F | 77.1°F |
| Oct 10 | 77.6°F | 75.9°F | 76.9°F |
| Oct 11 | 77.9°F | 75.7°F | 76.6°F |
| Oct 12 | 76.7°F | 75.1°F | 76.1°F |
| Oct 13 | 76.0°F | 74.2°F | 75.7°F |
| Oct 14 | 76.5°F | 70.7°F | 75.4°F |
| Oct 15 | 76.9°F | 70.4°F | 75.2°F |
| Oct 16 | 77.2°F | 71.1°F | 75.1°F |
| Oct 17 | 77.8°F | 70.5°F | 75.1°F |
| Oct 18 | 77.1°F | 70.7°F | 74.6°F |
| Oct 19 | 75.2°F | 70.5°F | 73.7°F |
| Oct 20 | 73.2°F | 71.6°F | 73.1°F |
| Oct 21 | 72.9°F | 70.8°F | 72.9°F |
| Oct 22 | 72.6°F | 70.8°F | 72.5°F |
| Oct 23 | 72.6°F | 71.3°F | 72.5°F |
| Oct 24 | 72.2°F | 71.6°F | 72.2°F |
| Oct 25 | 71.9°F | 70.4°F | 71.8°F |
| Oct 26 | 71.8°F | 69.5°F | 71.7°F |
| Oct 27 | 72.1°F | 69.4°F | 72.0°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.