88°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
36%
31
Charleston County, SC · Atlantic Ocean
Isle of Palms
14th Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
A seven-mile Charleston-area barrier island — wide, gradually-sloping beach with warmer water than the Lowcountry inland sound. Family-rental territory; the front-beach area near 14th Street has the bars and restaurants, the rest of the island is residential.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 85°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 36% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — heat advisory issued july 12 at 2:28am edt until july 12 at 7:00pm edt by nws charleston sc
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0 Swim
45 Sunbathe
19 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Weather alert in effect
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 2:28AM EDT until July 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Clear
Wind
8 to 15 mph
SW
Rain
36%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
85°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:04 PM
6.4 ft · in 3.8h
Barometer
30.10 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:38 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 6:24 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 12:32 PM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 7:04 PM | High | 6.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:37 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:27 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 1:32 PM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 8:02 PM | High | 6.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:32 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 8:27 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 2:30 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 8:58 PM | High | 6.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:25 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 9:26 AM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 3:26 PM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 9:53 PM | High | 6.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:15 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 10:24 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 4:20 PM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 10:44 PM | High | 6.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:03 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 11:19 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 5:13 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:33 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:50 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 12:13 PM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 6:07 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8665530, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
32
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
62%
24
85°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
45
90°
Sunny
9%
76
91°
Sunny
13%
73
89°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
38
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 8 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 36% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free street parking on most cross streets near the beach; paid municipal lot at front beach.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed year-round; off-leash with handler voice control permitted 5 AM – 9 AM April 1 – Sept 14, and 4 PM – 10 AM Sept 15 – March 31.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
14th Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Isle of Palms today?
Isle of Palms 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 Isle of Palms dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed year-round; off-leash with handler voice control permitted 5 AM – 9 AM April 1 – Sept 14, and 4 PM – 10 AM Sept 15 – March 31.
Is there an entry fee at Isle of Palms?
Entry to Isle of Palms is free.
Are there lifeguards at Isle of Palms?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Isle of Palms during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Isle of Palms?
Amenities at Isle of Palms include lifeguards at staffed accesses, restaurants, restrooms, showers, shops.
When is the water warmest at Isle of Palms?
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 Isle of Palms located?
Isle of Palms is in Charleston County, SC, at 14th Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451.
Nearby Beaches
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