Isle of Palms: Isle Of Palms 38a
About
Isle of Palms 38a is a public beach access point on Isle of Palms, South Carolina, managed by the City of Isle of Palms. It sits about 0.7 miles from the town of Isle of Palms, making it an easy stop for anyone already on the island. The warmest stretch runs from June through August, when typical highs reach the upper 80s to about 91°F with lows in the low 70s, based on averages from a nearby weather station. For milder days, May and October typically bring highs around 82°F and 78°F. For a change from the sand, Patriot's Point Nature Trail lies about 8 miles away and offers a nearby hike.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Isle of Palms: Isle Of Palms 38a
South Carolina
Data: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, beach access points. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–82°F and lows of 39–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sullivans Is, SC weather station, 6.1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan59° high36° low
- Feb61° high39° low
- Mar67° high45° low
- Apr75° high54° low
- May82° high63° low
- Jun88° high70° low
- Jul91° high73° low
- Aug90° high72° low
- Sep86° high68° low
- Oct78° high58° low
- Nov69° high47° low
- Dec62° high40° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Isle of Palms: Isle Of Palms 38a
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
59° / 36°
Feb
61° / 39°
Mar
67° / 45°
Apr
75° / 54°
May
82° / 63°
Jun
88° / 70°
Jul
91° / 73°
Aug
90° / 72°
Sep
86° / 68°
Oct
78° / 58°
Nov
69° / 47°
Dec
62° / 40°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sullivans Is, SC, 6.1 mi away at 5 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
