86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 83°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 35% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued september 9 at 2:06pm edt until september 9 at 8:00pm edt by nws charleston sc
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0 Swim
49 Sunbathe
21 Walk
0 Fish
29 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 2:06PM EDT until September 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
E
Rain
35%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
83°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
8:45 PM
8.6 ft · in 1.5h
Barometer
30.25 inHg
1025 hPa · buoy 41033
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
7:37 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:48 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 8:15 AM | High | 7.9 ft |
| 2:07 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 8:45 PM | High | 8.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:38 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 9:04 AM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 2:58 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 9:30 PM | High | 8.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:25 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:49 AM | High | 8.5 ft |
| 3:47 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:12 PM | High | 8.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:10 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:32 AM | High | 8.6 ft |
| 4:34 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:53 PM | High | 8.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:54 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:13 AM | High | 8.5 ft |
| 5:20 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:32 PM | High | 7.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:36 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:54 AM | High | 8.4 ft |
| 6:04 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:11 AM | High | 7.6 ft |
| 6:19 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 12:34 PM | High | 8.1 ft |
| 6:48 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8667999, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
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89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46%
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89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
56%
23
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
30
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
32
88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
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What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 83°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 35% rain chance
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
10:50 PM - 12:50 AM
Minor
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Major
11:10 AM - 1:10 PM
Minor
6:30 PM - 7:30 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.
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