Kiawah Island Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Kiawah Island Beach, South Carolina
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 68°F, wind 5 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 78°F, wind 4 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
99/100
- 77°F, wind 5 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS CHS Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-13. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 4:06 AM | 0.6 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:40 AM | 6.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:52 PM | 0.8 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:45 PM | 5.7 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Kiawah River Bridge · 4.6 km away. This station sits in a river or creek, so times and heights differ from the open beach.
About Kiawah Island Beach
Kiawah Island Beach sits on the South Carolina coast, where the water runs from about 53°F in January to 86°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in May, June, July, August, September and October — 6 months of the year — peaking around 86°F in July and dropping to about 53°F in January.
Today it is 77°F. That is 4° above the October average of 73°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Kiawah River Bridge about 4.6 km away on a river.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Kiawah Island Beach?
We score today 99 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Kiawah Island Beach?
About 77°F. That is 4° above the October average of 73°F here.
Are there rip currents at Kiawah Island Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Kiawah Island Beach as low for Tuesday. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Kiawah River Bridge about 4.6 km away on a river.