87°
Mostly Sunny
4%
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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.
82°F water · 87°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
81 /100
great
80 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
85 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
3 to 8 mph
SE
Rain
4%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
91°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:00 PM
7.2 ft · in 4.3h
Barometer
30.07 inHg
1018 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
8:33 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:25 AM | High | 6.3 ft |
| 12:13 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 7:00 PM | High | 7.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
91°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
38
93°
Sunny
12%
76
95°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
38
93°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
38
90°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
18%
72
90°
Sunny
9%
76
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F
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
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor
2:20 AM - 3:20 AM
Major
8:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Hilton Head Island.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Hilton Head Island from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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