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South Beach (Black Duck Pl)
4.6★ · 206 Google ratings · Hilton Head Island, Georgia
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At a glance
Parking
450 yd away · paid · fills up
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 625 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
86°F
Tide
7 ft range today
Length
3.7 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Mixed · 6% of 16 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am
Map of South Beach (Black Duck Pl)
Guide
Good to know
Catch sunsets from beach marker 9
This southern location allows views of both sunrise and sunset over water, a rare feature on the island.
Go at low tide for dolphins
Dolphins feed close to shore during low tide, making them visible without a boat tour.
Visit early morning on weekdays
Reviewers consistently report the beach is empty and peaceful during weekday mornings, ideal for quiet walks and photos.
Verify beach access before paying
The $9 Sea Pines gate fee grants access to shops and restaurants only, not the beach itself unless.
Plan around jellyfish season
Spring through fall brings frequent jellyfish and small biting flies, though they do not deter swimmers from entering the water.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · clear
Water
86°F
Waves
1.7 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:57 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:09 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:33 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 10:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Black Duck Pl, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
🅿 Parking 450 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 625 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at South Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 450 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South Beach?
250 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does South Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 625 yd from the listing.
When is South Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
