84°
Mostly Sunny
2%
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
81°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
81 /100
great
80 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 1.0 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
E
Rain
2%
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
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
81°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:54 PM
5.6 ft · in 3.2h
Barometer
30.08 inHg
Rising 1.4 hPa / 3h
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
8:30 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:03 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 11:16 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 5:54 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
46
85°
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
46
87°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
46
85°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
46
83°
Sunny
13%
85
84°
Sunny
5%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°F
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Isle of Palms.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Isle of Palms from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS