80°
Sunny
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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.
NWS alert active · 78°F water · 80°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 13 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 3 to 13 mph.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued june 3 at 2:18pm edt until june 3 at 8:00pm edt by nws charleston sc
70 /100
great
56 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
46 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 2:18PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * 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
80°F
Clear
Wind
13 mph
E
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
83°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
11:58 PM
7.5 ft · in 2.5h
Barometer
30.17 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 11:30 AM | High | 6.5 ft |
| 5:54 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 11:58 PM | High | 7.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Sunny
0%
85
84°
Sunny
0%
85
84°
Mostly Sunny
1%
85
86°
Partly Sunny
12%
85
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
34
83°
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
34
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 13 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°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.
Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:40 AM - 4:40 AM
Minor
8:20 AM - 9:20 AM
Major
3:10 PM - 5:10 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