Water temperature in Sullivans Island
71.9
°F
May 12, 14:06
Trend:
stableYesterday:
72.6°FTomorrow:
72.2°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 46 min.Sullivans Island in May
Minimum:
48.3°FAverage:
56.6°FMaximum:
63.8°FSea water temperature in Sullivans Island today
As of now, in Sullivans Island, the water temperature is 71.9°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 1.1°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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 70.7°F on 2020.
Daily water temperature in Sullivans Island
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28 | 69.8°F | 72.8°F | 69.7°F |
| Apr 29 | 68.4°F | 72.1°F | 70.4°F |
| Apr 30 | 70.0°F | 72.4°F | 70.6°F |
| May 1 | 69.4°F | 71.6°F | 71.0°F |
| May 2 | 69.7°F | 72.7°F | 71.2°F |
| May 3 | 69.5°F | 72.9°F | 71.6°F |
| May 4 | 68.5°F | 73.2°F | 72.2°F |
| May 5 | 68.1°F | 74.1°F | 72.3°F |
| May 6 | 69.7°F | 75.2°F | 72.8°F |
| May 7 | 70.1°F | 74.5°F | 72.9°F |
| May 8 | 71.7°F | 74.5°F | 72.8°F |
| May 9 | 71.0°F | 74.4°F | 72.6°F |
| May 10 | 71.3°F | 74.3°F | 72.5°F |
| May 11 | 72.6°F | 74.3°F | 72.4°F |
| May 12 | 71.9°F | 74.8°F | 72.9°F |
| May 13 | 72.2°F | 74.7°F | 73.2°F |
| May 14 | 72.2°F | 74.2°F | 73.2°F |
| May 15 | 72.3°F | 75.0°F | 73.4°F |
| May 16 | 72.5°F | 75.2°F | 73.6°F |
| May 17 | 73.1°F | 76.0°F | 74.2°F |
| May 18 | 73.3°F | 74.9°F | 74.4°F |
| May 19 | 73.8°F | 77.5°F | 74.9°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.