Isle of Palms Beach or Kiawah Island Beach today?
Isle of Palms, South Carolina · Kiawah Island, South Carolina — 34 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
96Isle of Palms Beach
vs
96Kiawah Island Beach
Too close to call today. Isle of Palms Beach scores 96 and Kiawah Island Beach scores 96, 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 53 vs 42.
- Go to Kiawah Island Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 99 vs 95.
| Activity | Isle of Palms Beach | Kiawah Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 95 | 99 | Kiawah Island Beach |
| Families with kids | 93 | 98 | Kiawah Island Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 100 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 53 | 42 | Isle of Palms Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Isle of Palms Beach | Kiawah Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 85°F | 84°F |
| Wave height | 2 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 75°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:08 AM | High 8:47 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 (96 and 96), 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.
Which is better with kids, Isle of Palms Beach or Kiawah Island Beach?
Kiawah Island Beach today — 98 against 93 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.