Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near St. Helena Island, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, August 22, 2025, 3:08 PM EDT
Temperature Locations
View Nearby Locations View All South Carolina Locations View Locations Near Me
Local Points of Interest
Fripp Island, SCSponsored Content
Station Name: Fripp Nearshore, SC (FRP2)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
Nearest Address:
Offshore
St. Helena Island, SC 29920
Beaufort County
GPS Coordinates: 32.279, -80.406
Nearby Water Temperatures
Savannah River, Tybee Island, GA (33.6 mi)Savannah River, Hardeeville, SC (37.2 mi)
Back River, Savannah, GA (41.5 mi)
Savannah River, Savannah, GA (41.8 mi)
Little Back River, Limehouse, SC (42.1 mi)
Savannah River, Hardeeville, SC (42.3 mi)
Little Back River, Limehouse, SC (42.3 mi)
Savannah River, Hardeeville, SC (43.6 mi)
Savannah River, Savannah, GA (43.7 mi)
Abercorn Creek, Rincon, GA (43.7 mi)
Savannah River, Rincon, GA (44.3 mi)
Savannah River, Hardeeville, SC (44.3 mi)
Ashley River, North Charleston, SC (44.4 mi)
Cooper River, Charleston, SC (44.6 mi)
Cooper River, Charleston, SC (44.6 mi)
Weather Near St. Helena Island, South Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 84%
Feels Like: 86.6°F
Wind: ENE 8.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.5 mph
Precipitation: 0.18 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 1.8
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 83°F
L: 78°F

Sat
H: 81°F
L: 76°F

Sun
H: 81°F
L: 77°F

Mon
H: 87°F
L: 80°F

Tue
H: 85°F
L: 74°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 115 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 1:02 PM
Moonset: 7:51 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:27 AM - 3:57 AM12:32 AM - 3:02 PM
Minor Periods
7:21 PM - 8:51 PM5:34 AM - 7:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Watch issued August 22 at 7:13AM EDT until August 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 7:13 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will impact the region Friday through Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can be expected through early Sunday morning with localized amounts exceeding 6 inches. Ground conditions remain wet and any sustained period of heavy rainfall will likely lead to areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately. If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road closures.
Flood Watch issued August 22 at 1:34PM EDT until August 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 1:34 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:45 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will impact the region Friday through Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can be expected through early Sunday morning with localized amounts exceeding 6 inches. Ground conditions remain wet and any sustained period of heavy rainfall will likely lead to areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately. If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road closures.
Flood Watch issued August 22 at 7:13AM EDT until August 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 7:13 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will impact the region Friday through Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can be expected through early Sunday morning with localized amounts exceeding 6 inches. Ground conditions remain wet and any sustained period of heavy rainfall will likely lead to areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately. If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road closures.
Flood Watch issued August 22 at 1:34PM EDT until August 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 1:34 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:45 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will impact the region Friday through Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can be expected through early Sunday morning with localized amounts exceeding 6 inches. Ground conditions remain wet and any sustained period of heavy rainfall will likely lead to areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately. If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road closures.
Flood Watch issued August 22 at 7:13AM EDT until August 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 7:13 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will impact the region Friday through Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can be expected through early Sunday morning with localized amounts exceeding 6 inches. Ground conditions remain wet and any sustained period of heavy rainfall will likely lead to areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately. If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road closures.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.1°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 118.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 1:02 PM
Moonset: 7:51 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:27 AM - 3:57 AM12:32 AM - 3:02 PM
Minor Periods
7:21 PM - 8:51 PM5:34 AM - 7:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 1:47 PM
Moonset: 8:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:14 AM - 4:44 AM1:17 PM - 3:47 PM
Minor Periods
7:51 PM - 9:21 PM6:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.1°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 2:30 PM
Moonset: 8:47 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:58 AM - 5:28 AM2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Minor Periods
8:17 PM - 9:47 PM7:37 AM - 9:07 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.2°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 113.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 3:11 PM
Moonset: 9:12 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:40 AM - 6:10 AM2:41 PM - 5:11 PM
Minor Periods
8:42 PM - 10:12 PM8:34 AM - 10:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.9°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 117.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 3:52 PM
Moonset: 9:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:21 AM - 6:51 AM3:22 PM - 5:52 PM
Minor Periods
9:07 PM - 10:37 PM9:31 AM - 11:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5