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Water temperature in Sullivans Island

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sullivans 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 Sullivans Island now

54.6

°F

March 6, 02:30

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.6°F

Tomorrow:

54.9°F

Sunrise:

06:41

Sunset:

18:20

Day Length:

11 h. 39 min.

Sullivans Island in March

Minimum:

50.5°F

Average:

56.7°F

Maximum:

66.7°F

Sea water temperature in Sullivans Island today

As of now, in Sullivans Island, the water temperature is 54.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 4.5°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.8°F on 2025.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 55.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.8°F, while the maximum might reach 55.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Sullivans Island

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 20 52.7°F 55.5°F 55.7°F
Feb 21 52.0°F 52.4°F 55.6°F
Feb 22 52.9°F 50.9°F 55.8°F
Feb 23 54.1°F 51.3°F 56.1°F
Feb 24 53.9°F 50.1°F 56.6°F
Feb 25 52.1°F 51.4°F 56.9°F
Feb 26 51.5°F 51.7°F 56.8°F
Feb 27 52.2°F 52.0°F 57.3°F
Feb 28 53.2°F 54.3°F 57.8°F
Mar 1 53.2°F 55.0°F 58.3°F
Mar 2 53.9°F 55.6°F 58.7°F
Mar 3 55.7°F 55.5°F 59.1°F
Mar 4 55.6°F 54.8°F 58.9°F
Mar 5 54.6°F 54.2°F 59.2°F
Mar 6 54.6°F 54.8°F 59.1°F
Mar 7 54.9°F 56.0°F 59.4°F
Mar 8 54.9°F 55.9°F 59.4°F
Mar 9 54.8°F 56.4°F 59.4°F
Mar 10 55.0°F 56.5°F 59.5°F
Mar 11 55.6°F 56.8°F 60.2°F
Mar 12 55.5°F 56.9°F 60.0°F
Mar 13 55.7°F 57.1°F 60.2°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 Sullivans Island by month

In Sullivans Island, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 157 swimming days.
The warmest water in Sullivans Island was recorded on August 1, 2025, reaching a 86.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 26, 2025, dipping to 44.1°F. The average readings by season are 55.9°F in Winter, 67.1°F in Spring, 82.7°F in Summer, and 73.5°F in Autumn.