Kiawah Island sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8667062, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Kiawah Island in lots like Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Night Heron Park, The Sanctuary. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $10-15/vehicle and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Kiawah Island, don't miss the Shrimp & Grits at Jasmine Porch. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Kiawah Island from Bohicket Marina, including the Dolphin & Marsh Cruise — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoKiawah Island hosts Music on the Green at Freshfields and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Kiawah Island into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. Dogs are banned year round from the critical habitat areas at each end of the island. Everywhere else they must be leashed at all times from March 1 through October 15. From October 16 through the end of February they may be off leash from dawn to dusk and must be leashed from dusk to dawn. In the dog use area between the eastern boundary of the Beach Club and the Ocean Course Clubhouse, off leash under control is allowed dawn to dusk year round. Electronic leashes do not count and the owner must have a physical leash in hand. Fine: up to $500 plus assessments. Source: Town of Kiawah Island, Beach Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. Open fires and fireworks are not allowed on the beach at any time unless the Town has issued a permit. Source: Town of Kiawah Island, Beach Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesYes. Tents and other beach equipment may be used during the day but may not be stored on the beach overnight. Source: Town of Kiawah Island, Beach Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Drones are not allowed on the Kiawah Island beach. Source: Town of Kiawah Island, Beach Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass is not allowed on the beach, along with metal shovels, plastic carryout bags, plastic straws, polystyrene and balloons. Source: Town of Kiawah Island, Beach Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Kiawah Island, the sun sets at 7:08 PM today — about 11h 53m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:14 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Kiawah Island update at the top of the conditions page.