Isle of Palms Beach or Kiawah Island Beach today?
Isle of Palms, South Carolina · Kiawah Island, South Carolina — 34 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
99Isle of Palms Beach
vs
99Kiawah Island Beach
Too close to call today. Isle of Palms Beach scores 99 and Kiawah Island Beach scores 99, 34 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Isle of Palms Beach for surfing — surfing 47 vs 40.
- Kiawah Island Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Isle of Palms Beach | Kiawah Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 94 | 94 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 83 | tie |
| Surfing | 47 | 40 | Isle of Palms Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Isle of Palms Beach | Kiawah Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 77°F | 77°F |
| Wave height | 1 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 66°F | 66°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:01 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 Isle of Palms 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 Isle of Palms Beach and Kiawah Island Beach?
About 34 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.