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This data the coastal Palmetto Dunes ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current ocean temperature in Palmetto Dunes

Water temperature in Palmetto Dunes today is 80.1°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Palmetto Dunes was recorded in 2020 and was 86.4°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2009 at 80.8°F. Sea water temperature in Palmetto Dunes is expected to rise to 82°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Palmetto Dunes is 81.7°F, the minimum temperature is 76.1°F, and the maximum is 86.7°F.

The swimming season in Palmetto Dunes lasts from April to November. During those months, Palmetto Dunes water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Palmetto Dunes in winter reaches 59.2°F, in spring 67.3°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 83.1°F, and in autumn it is 74.5°F.

Palmetto Dunes water temperature now


September 5, 2025
today temp
80.1°F
September 4, 2025
yesterday temp
79.5°F


The ocean salinity in Palmetto Dunes is 32.41‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Palmetto Dunes for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Palmetto Dunes. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Palmetto Dunes. Data in table shown for September 5, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
1' 1"1' 2"1' 2"1' 1"
0.34 m0.35 m0.35 m0.32 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
1' 0"0' 11"0' 11"0' 11"
0.3 m0.29 m0.29 m0.29 m

Surf report in Palmetto Dunes

Palmetto Dunes wave height and direction

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Palmetto Dunes wind speed and direction

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Palmetto Dunes temperature today (September 5, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Palmetto Dunes.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
79.5°F79.3°F78.6°F80.1°F
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
86.5°F85.1°F82°F80.1°F

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Palmetto Dunes: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Palmetto Dunes water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Palmetto Dunes. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Palmetto Dunes on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

Chart monthly average water temperature in Palmetto Dunes

Water temperature in Palmetto Dunes

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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Palmetto Dunes with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

WaterWeatherWave
North Forest Beach80.1°F86°F1' 3"
Coligny Beach80.1°F86°F1' 3"
Kiawah Island79.3°F87.8°F0' 11"
Folly Beach79.7°F91.4°F1' 3"
Mount Pleasant79°F86°F1' 0"
Charleston79.7°F86°F1' 2"
Isle of Palms79.5°F86°F1' 4"
Darien79.2°F84.2°F1' 0"
Sea Island80.8°F84.2°F0' 11"
Saint Simon Mills80.2°F84.2°F0' 8"

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