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Water temperature in Hilton Head Island

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Hilton Head Island. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Hilton Head Island now

80.3

°F

September 7, 08:33

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.5°F

Tomorrow:

80.2°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

19:40

Day Length:

12 h. 38 min.

Hilton Head Island in September

Minimum:

48.7°F

Average:

55.9°F

Maximum:

62.0°F

Sea water temperature in Hilton Head Island today

As of now, in Hilton Head Island, the water temperature is 80.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 3.0°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 86.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 81.1°F on 2019.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 79.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Hilton Head Island

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 24 85.1°F 82.7°F 84.9°F
Aug 25 83.1°F 82.7°F 84.6°F
Aug 26 84.3°F 81.2°F 84.4°F
Aug 27 84.1°F 80.7°F 84.3°F
Aug 28 83.6°F 81.5°F 84.4°F
Aug 29 83.2°F 81.7°F 84.3°F
Aug 30 83.2°F 83.7°F 84.4°F
Aug 31 81.9°F 83.2°F 84.2°F
Sep 1 81.2°F 84.7°F 84.1°F
Sep 2 80.4°F 84.5°F 83.9°F
Sep 3 80.6°F 85.1°F 83.5°F
Sep 4 79.6°F 84.3°F 83.3°F
Sep 5 79.8°F 83.7°F 83.2°F
Sep 6 80.5°F 83.2°F 82.9°F
Sep 7 80.3°F 82.8°F 83.3°F
Sep 8 80.2°F 82.5°F 83.1°F
Sep 9 80.0°F 82.1°F 82.9°F
Sep 10 80.0°F 80.8°F 83.0°F
Sep 11 79.7°F 78.5°F 82.7°F
Sep 12 79.5°F 78.8°F 82.5°F
Sep 13 79.5°F 78.8°F 82.5°F
Sep 14 79.2°F 77.7°F 82.1°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.

Sea water temperature in Hilton Head Island by month

In Hilton Head Island, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 162 swimming days.
The warmest water in Hilton Head Island was recorded on August 1, 2025, reaching a 88.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 24, 2025, dipping to 44.6°F. The average readings by season are 56.6°F in Winter, 67.8°F in Spring, 83.6°F in Summer, and 74.4°F in Autumn.