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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

84.5

°F

August 17, 01:30

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

84.5°F

Tomorrow:

84.2°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

20:02

Day Length:

13 h. 18 min.

Sullivans Island in August

Minimum:

47.0°F

Average:

55.9°F

Maximum:

63.2°F

Sea water temperature in Sullivans Island today

As of now, in Sullivans Island, the water temperature is 84.5°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 about the same as 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 86.1°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 82.3°F on 2022.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 84.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Sullivans Island

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 3 87.2°F 86.0°F 84.5°F
Aug 4 85.1°F 85.5°F 84.0°F
Aug 5 84.8°F 84.6°F 83.8°F
Aug 6 84.3°F 82.9°F 83.7°F
Aug 7 84.6°F 83.2°F 83.7°F
Aug 8 85.2°F 83.7°F 83.8°F
Aug 9 85.0°F 83.8°F 83.8°F
Aug 10 84.9°F 83.9°F 83.9°F
Aug 11 84.9°F 84.0°F 84.0°F
Aug 12 85.0°F 82.9°F 84.3°F
Aug 13 85.2°F 83.7°F 84.5°F
Aug 14 85.0°F 83.4°F 84.6°F
Aug 15 84.6°F 83.4°F 84.5°F
Aug 16 84.5°F 84.0°F 84.4°F
Aug 17 84.5°F 83.8°F 84.4°F
Aug 18 84.2°F 84.0°F 84.2°F
Aug 19 84.2°F 84.2°F 84.1°F
Aug 20 84.3°F 85.1°F 84.3°F
Aug 21 84.5°F 85.0°F 84.4°F
Aug 22 84.7°F 85.9°F 84.7°F
Aug 23 84.5°F 84.6°F 84.5°F
Aug 24 84.0°F 83.1°F 83.9°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.

Sea water temperature in Sullivans Island by month

In Sullivans Island, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 155 swimming days.
The warmest water in Sullivans Island was recorded on August 3, 2026, reaching a 87.2°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, 82.8°F in Summer, and 73.5°F in Autumn.