Beach Condition

Kiawah Island's 10 mile long beach is one the island's major attractions. Like all beaches, Kiawah's beach undergoes periods of erosion (loss of sand) and accretion (gain of sand). The Town of Kiawah monitors the island's beach for changes and conducts management activities as needed.  Coastal Science and Engineering is the Town's beach monitoring firm.

Current Conditions
Updated July, 2010

The Town of Kiawah Island's 2009 beach report has been completed by Coastal Science and Engineering (CSE).  The data shows that Kiawah's beach continues to remain healthy.  The east end of the beach continues to change dramatically over time but the net result is a more stable shoreline with lots of new dune vegetation. 

Archived Beach Updates and Information

• 2008 State of the Beach (presentation for KICA Board)
• 2005 West Ocean Course Erosion Map
• 2005 East Ocean Course Erosion Map
• Beach Erosion Update 9-16-05
• Beach Erosion Update 7-18-05
• Dr. Kana's Proposal 6-9-05
• Beach Erosion Update 4-1-05
• Dune Breach Pictures 3-9-05
• Dune Breach Location Map 3-9-05
• Beach Erosion Update 2-1-05
• 2004 Map showing erosion rates on the eastern end of Kiawah Island.