Historical Data
🌡️ Water Temperature by Month
Peak temperature 29°C in Jul. This month (Jun): 27°C. Coldest month: 13°C.
Visit Planning
📅 Best Time to Visit The Sands
Jan
Fair
Feb
Fair
Mar
Fair
Apr
Fair
May
Good
Jun
Best
Jul
Best
Aug
Best
Sep
Best
Oct
Good
Nov
Fair
Dec
Fair
NOAA Data
🌊 Today's Tide Chart
12:22 AM▲ High Tide 2.02 m
6:55 AM▼ Low Tide 0.24 m
12:53 PM▲ High Tide 1.81 m
6:56 PM▼ Low Tide 0.33 m
Source: NOAA Tidal Predictions
Safety
🛟 Beach Safety
Lifeguards
Not Available
Rip Current
High
Jellyfish Season
June, July, August
Parking
Available
Wheelchair Access
No
Rip Current Tip: If caught, swim parallel to shore until free, then angle back to beach. Never swim directly against the current.
Getting Here
🚗 Driving Distance to The Sands
📍 Jacksonville, FL
152mi·2h 46mdrive
📍 Charlotte, NC
198mi·3h 36mdrive
📍 Atlanta, GA
235mi·4h 16mdrive
📍 Raleigh, NC
263mi·4h 47mdrive
📍 Orlando, FL
268mi·4h 52mdrive
📍 Tampa, FL
323mi·5h 52mdrive
📍 Miami, FL
458mi·8h 20mdrive
📍 Washington, DC
496mi·9h 1mdrive
📍 New Orleans, LA
579mi·10h 32mdrive
📍 Philadelphia, PA
607mi·11h 2mdrive
📍 New York, NY
685mi·12h 27mdrive
📍 Detroit, MI
700mi·12h 44mdrive
📍 Chicago, IL
760mi·13h 49mdrive
📍 Boston, MA
868mi·15h 47mdrive
📍 Houston, TX
887mi·16h 8mdrive
📍 Dallas, TX
938mi·17h 3mdrive
Nearest airports: SAV, CHS, MYR