Hilton Head Beach or Kiawah Island Beach today?
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina · Kiawah Island, South Carolina — 81 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
99Hilton Head Beach
vs
99Kiawah Island Beach
Too close to call today. Hilton Head Beach scores 99 and Kiawah Island Beach scores 99, 81 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 81 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Hilton Head Beach | Kiawah Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 94 | 94 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 80 | 83 | tie |
| Surfing | 38 | 40 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Hilton Head Beach | Kiawah Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 78°F | 77°F |
| Wave height | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 68°F | 66°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:27 AM | Low 4:06 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Hilton Head Beach or Kiawah Island Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (99 and 99), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Hilton Head Beach and Kiawah Island Beach?
About 81 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.