Water temperature in Hilton Head Island
86.1
°F
September 7, 18:13
Trend:
stableYesterday:
85.1°FTomorrow:
86.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 38 min.Hilton Head Island in September
Minimum:
48.7°FAverage:
55.3°FMaximum:
62.0°FSea water temperature in Hilton Head Island today
As of now, in Hilton Head Island, the water temperature is 86.1°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 3.0°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.Recent sea temperature and forecast
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 86.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 80.3°F on 2025.
Daily water temperature in Hilton Head Island
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24 | 86.7°F | 85.1°F | 85.2°F |
| Aug 25 | 86.9°F | 83.1°F | 84.8°F |
| Aug 26 | 86.6°F | 84.3°F | 84.6°F |
| Aug 27 | 86.5°F | 84.1°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 28 | 85.9°F | 83.6°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 29 | 85.4°F | 83.2°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 30 | 85.2°F | 83.2°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 31 | 84.8°F | 81.9°F | 84.3°F |
| Sep 1 | 84.5°F | 81.2°F | 84.2°F |
| Sep 2 | 84.5°F | 80.4°F | 84.0°F |
| Sep 3 | 84.0°F | 80.6°F | 83.6°F |
| Sep 4 | 84.9°F | 79.6°F | 83.5°F |
| Sep 5 | 85.2°F | 79.8°F | 83.4°F |
| Sep 6 | 85.1°F | 80.5°F | 83.1°F |
| Sep 7 | 86.1°F | 80.3°F | 83.0°F |
| Sep 8 | 86.0°F | 81.3°F | 83.0°F |
| Sep 9 | 85.8°F | 81.1°F | 82.8°F |
| Sep 10 | 85.8°F | 80.9°F | 82.7°F |
| Sep 11 | 85.4°F | 79.9°F | 82.3°F |
| Sep 12 | 85.1°F | 79.0°F | 82.1°F |
| Sep 13 | 85.2°F | 78.9°F | 82.1°F |
| Sep 14 | 84.9°F | 78.5°F | 81.8°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.