South Carolina, United States
Gulf of Mexico32.19°N, 80.70°WStation UN-SOU-BUR

Burkes Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Gulf of Mexico, warmest around August at about 28.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Burkes Beach water temperature

27.8
82°FWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold.

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Mexico32.19°N, 80.70°W
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Coastal Air
29°C
84.7°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
27.8°C
82°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
28.1°C
82.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
28.2°C
82.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
28.1°C
82.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
27.8°C
82°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
27.5°C
81.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
27.4°C
81.3°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Burkes Beach.
Confidence: High

Burkes Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Burkes Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September, October — peaking at28.9°C (84°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
14
Jan
14
Feb
16
Mar
19
Apr
23
May
27
Jun
29
Jul
29
Aug
Current
28
Sep
24
Oct
20
Nov
17
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January11.1°C14.4°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February10.9°C13.6°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March11.7°C15.7°C19.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April16.4°C19°C22.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May19.7°C23.4°C26.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June22.3°C26.9°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July26.9°C28.7°C30.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August27.3°C28.9°C30.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent24.8°C27.8°C29.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October21.2°C24.4°C27.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November14.7°C19.7°C23.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December13.5°C16.5°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Burkes Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Burkes Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Burkes Beach this time of year is 27.8°C (82°F) — classified as Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C). Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Burkes Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Burkes Beach typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Burkes Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Burkes Beach average around27.8°C (82.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 24.8°C and a maximum of 29.6°C.

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