Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Kiawah Island today?

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.

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Where do you park at Kiawah Island?

Park 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.

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Where should you eat at Kiawah Island?

At 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.

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What boat trips run from Kiawah Island?

Boats 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.

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What's happening at Kiawah Island this week?

Kiawah 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.

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At Kiawah Island, the sun sets at 8:08 PM today — about 13h 24m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:44 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Kiawah Island update at the top of the conditions page.