Water temperature in Hilton Head Island
70.5
°F
May 6, 04:23
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
70.0°FTomorrow:
70.6°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 35 min.Hilton Head Island in May
Minimum:
50.3°FAverage:
56.2°FMaximum:
64.3°FSea water temperature in Hilton Head Island today
As of now, in Hilton Head Island, the water temperature is 70.5°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 3.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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
Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 69.7°F on 2023.
Daily water temperature in Hilton Head Island
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 | 69.8°F | 70.0°F | 69.1°F |
| Apr 23 | 70.1°F | 70.4°F | 69.4°F |
| Apr 24 | 70.4°F | 71.3°F | 69.4°F |
| Apr 25 | 71.0°F | 71.5°F | 69.6°F |
| Apr 26 | 70.8°F | 72.6°F | 70.0°F |
| Apr 27 | 71.0°F | 74.4°F | 70.5°F |
| Apr 28 | 70.5°F | 74.3°F | 70.5°F |
| Apr 29 | 70.8°F | 73.4°F | 71.3°F |
| Apr 30 | 71.7°F | 73.6°F | 71.3°F |
| May 1 | 71.5°F | 73.5°F | 71.7°F |
| May 2 | 71.2°F | 74.1°F | 72.1°F |
| May 3 | 69.5°F | 73.6°F | 72.3°F |
| May 4 | 70.3°F | 74.3°F | 72.8°F |
| May 5 | 70.0°F | 75.3°F | 73.4°F |
| May 6 | 70.5°F | 75.4°F | 73.8°F |
| May 7 | 70.6°F | 75.3°F | 73.9°F |
| May 8 | 70.4°F | 75.4°F | 73.7°F |
| May 9 | 70.3°F | 76.1°F | 73.5°F |
| May 10 | 69.7°F | 75.5°F | 73.0°F |
| May 11 | 69.7°F | 75.5°F | 72.9°F |
| May 12 | 70.1°F | 75.9°F | 73.4°F |
| May 13 | 70.6°F | 75.6°F | 73.9°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.