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White Point beach
4.9★ · 13 Google ratings · Hilton Head Island, Georgia
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
130 ft · under a minute
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
8 ft range today
Map of White Point beach
Guide
Good to know
Come for shell collecting and views
The beach is known for abundant shells and scenic vistas, making it ideal for beachcombing rather than swimming.
Bike or walk 3-4 miles
The beach is accessible only via a gravel trail from the parking area that becomes dirt partway through.
Bring a mountain bike if possible
While walking is feasible, reviewers specifically recommend a mountain bike for easier access on the gravel and dirt trail.
Pack water and food
The remote location and distance require you to bring lunch and fluids for the full trip.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · clear
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.6 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:28 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:04 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:31 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 11:25 AM.
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📍 1640 Fording Island Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
🌊 Water 130 ft away, under a minute walk
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How far is the walk to the water at White Point beach?
130 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does White Point beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
