73°
Partly Sunny
0%
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Beaufort County, SC · Atlantic Ocean
Hilton Head Island
Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Twelve miles of hard-packed Atlantic sand on a wooded barrier island — golf-cart-and-bike-path infrastructure, master-planned-resort character (Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, Forest Beach), the iconic red-and-white Harbour Town Lighthouse. Warm summer water and gentle surf make it one of the South's top family beach destinations.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
80 /100
great
76 Swim
82 Sunbathe
86 Walk
72 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
7 mph
E
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
55 Moderate
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Savannah
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
70°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
7:42 PM
7.5 ft · in 1.2h
Wave Height
3.0 ft
11s · E swell
Barometer
29.93 inHg
1014 hPa · buoy 41008
Water Quality
No recent sample
Last reading 4mo ago: clean
USGS · not a current condition
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
5:28 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:43 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 7:25 AM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 1:14 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 7:42 PM | High | 7.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:27 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 8:04 AM | High | 8.4 ft |
| 1:59 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 8:20 PM | High | 7.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:10 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 8:41 AM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 2:43 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 8:56 PM | High | 7.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:53 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 9:17 AM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 3:26 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 9:31 PM | High | 7.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:36 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 9:53 AM | High | 8.1 ft |
| 4:09 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| 10:06 PM | High | 7.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:19 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 10:30 AM | High | 7.9 ft |
| 4:53 PM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 10:43 PM | High | 6.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:03 AM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| 11:10 AM | High | 7.7 ft |
| 5:37 PM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| 11:22 PM | High | 6.7 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8667999, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
70°
Sunny
0%
76
75°
Sunny
0%
83
74°
Mostly Sunny
0%
82
74°
Mostly Sunny
1%
82
72°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
73
64°
Mostly Sunny
13%
61
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Minor
4:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Major
9:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Minor
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Public beach accesses with paid lots: Coligny Beach, Driessen Beach, Folly Field, Burke's Beach, Alder Lane. Resort/private accesses for guests of those resorts.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach 10 AM – 5 PM, April 1 – September 30. Leashed access otherwise.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Hilton Head Island today?
Hilton Head Island shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Hilton Head Island dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach 10 AM – 5 PM, April 1 – September 30. Leashed access otherwise.
Is there an entry fee at Hilton Head Island?
Entry to Hilton Head Island is free.
Are there lifeguards at Hilton Head Island?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Hilton Head Island during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Hilton Head Island?
Amenities at Hilton Head Island include lifeguards at staffed accesses, restrooms, showers, restaurants nearby, bike paths.
When is the water warmest at Hilton Head Island?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Hilton Head Island located?
Hilton Head Island is in Beaufort County, SC, at Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS