Palmetto Dunes

Located in Hilton Head Island, SC, Palmetto Dunes is known for conditions shaped by its proximity to the coast. Coastal courses at low elevation are particularly susceptible to shifting onshore winds throughout the day, making PinWeather's hour-by-hour wind forecast and direction data especially valuable for club selection and shot planning.

Based on PinWeather's dual-model meteorological data, October offers the best playing conditions at Palmetto Dunes — heat breaks, low humidity, dry. November and April are also strong choices for a round here. Golfers visiting outside the peak months should check PinWeather's 14-day playability outlook to find the best available tee time windows.

Palmetto Dunes sits near sea level, so altitude has minimal effect on carry distance. However, coastal courses like this are often more affected by daily wind shifts. PinWeather's hyper-local wind forecast is especially valuable here, showing hour-by-hour speed and direction changes so you can plan your round accordingly.

Humidity plays an underappreciated role in ball flight at Palmetto Dunes. Contrary to popular belief, humid air is actually less dense than dry air, which can add a few yards of carry. However, the bigger factor is comfort — high humidity and heat can affect your endurance and focus over 18 holes. PinWeather's feels-like temperature and playability grades account for these conditions, helping you decide whether to walk or ride and how to pace your round.

See today's live conditions at Palmetto Dunes in the forecast above — wind direction, temperature swings, and rain probability updated throughout the day. PinWeather's A+ through F playability grades make the play-or-wait decision easy.