Water temperature
South Carolina water temperature
Latest NOAA water temperatures across South Carolina, updated daily from CO-OPS sensors and NDBC buoys.
- Warmest water in South Carolina today: 79.5 F at EDISTO - 41 NM Southeast of Charleston, SC (buoy 41004); coldest: 72.9 F at Charleston.
- 2 NOAA CO-OPS water-temperature sensors and 8 NDBC buoys report for South Carolina as of (UTC).
NOAA CO-OPS sensors in South Carolina
| Station | Water now | 30-day range (F) | Typical Oct (F) | Read (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 72.9 F 22.7 C | 72.9 to 85.1 | 72.7 | 05:00 10-18 |
| Springmaid Pier | 73.6 F 23.1 C | 73.6 to 84.2 | 71.9 | 05:00 10-18 |
NDBC buoys off South Carolina
| Buoy | Location | Water | Air | Waves | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41004 | EDISTO - 41 NM Southeast of Charleston, SC | 79.5 F 26.4 C | 62 F | 09:00 UTC | |
| 41029 | Capers Nearshore, SC (CAP2) | 74.7 F 23.7 C | 57 F | 08:08 UTC | |
| 41033 | Fripp Nearshore, SC (FRP2) | 76.1 F 24.5 C | 60 F | 08:08 UTC | |
| 41066 | CHR60 | 76.6 F 24.8 C | 07:45 UTC | ||
| 41067 | FRP2WAVE | 76.1 F 24.5 C | 4.9 ft | 02:40 UTC | |
| 41076 | CHR60WAVE | 76.6 F 24.8 C | 8.2 ft | 07:45 UTC | |
| CHTS1 | 8665530 - Charleston, Cooper River Entrance, SC | 73.0 F 22.8 C | 53 F | 08:48 UTC | |
| MROS1 | 8661070 - Springmaid Pier, SC | 73.8 F 23.2 C | 49 F | 08:48 UTC |