Water temperature in Hilton Head Island
69.1
°F
October 23, 13:47
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
69.7°FTomorrow:
68.8°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 10 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 69.1°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 3.4°F lower 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.4°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 68.1°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Hilton Head Island
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 71.0°F | 70.8°F | 72.7°F |
| Oct 22 | 69.7°F | 70.8°F | 72.2°F |
| Oct 23 | 69.1°F | 71.3°F | 72.5°F |
| Oct 24 | 68.8°F | 71.6°F | 72.2°F |
| Oct 25 | 68.4°F | 70.4°F | 71.8°F |
| Oct 26 | 68.4°F | 69.5°F | 71.7°F |
| Oct 27 | 68.6°F | 69.4°F | 72.0°F |
| Oct 28 | 68.4°F | 69.4°F | 71.8°F |
| Oct 29 | 68.3°F | 69.3°F | 71.6°F |
| Oct 30 | 68.2°F | 68.2°F | 71.5°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.