Water temperature in Hilton Head Island
85.3
°F
September 16, 21:29
Trend:
stableYesterday:
84.7°FTomorrow:
85.1°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 21 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 85.3°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 3.9°F higher 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 fall a bit.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 83.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 77.5°F on 2024.
Daily water temperature in Hilton Head Island
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 83.3°F |
| Sep 8 | 85.3°F | 81.3°F | 83.2°F |
| Sep 9 | 85.0°F | 81.1°F | 83.0°F |
| Sep 10 | 84.2°F | 80.9°F | 82.9°F |
| Sep 11 | 83.6°F | 79.9°F | 82.5°F |
| Sep 12 | 83.4°F | 79.0°F | 82.2°F |
| Sep 13 | 84.0°F | 78.9°F | 82.3°F |
| Sep 14 | 83.5°F | 78.5°F | 82.0°F |
| Sep 15 | 84.7°F | 78.1°F | 82.1°F |
| Sep 16 | 85.3°F | 78.1°F | 81.4°F |
| Sep 17 | 85.1°F | 77.3°F | 81.2°F |
| Sep 18 | 85.0°F | 77.8°F | 81.1°F |
| Sep 19 | 84.9°F | 78.0°F | 81.0°F |
| Sep 20 | 84.9°F | 79.2°F | 81.0°F |
| Sep 21 | 84.7°F | 79.7°F | 80.8°F |
| Sep 22 | 84.5°F | 79.8°F | 80.6°F |
| Sep 23 | 84.2°F | 78.4°F | 80.3°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.