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Archer’s Cove
5.0★ · 10 Google ratings · Hilton Head Island, Florida
✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 475 yd away
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
6 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Map of Archer’s Cove
Guide
Good to know
Explore tide pools and river
Low tide reveals tide pools and the river mouth, where you can spot marine life like dolphins.
Visit in off-season for solitude
Come outside peak tourist season to enjoy the area without crowds.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2024–2026
Watch for submerged rocks
A few hidden rocks in the water can catch toes, so shuffle your feet or wear water shoes.
Free parking with a walk
Parking is free for the public but located some distance away with a nature trail to access the beach.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · clear
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.1 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:53 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:29 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:55 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:38 AM.
Practical
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📍 16 Collier Beach Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 475 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Archer’s Cove?
200 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Archer’s Cove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 475 yd from the listing.
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