Beech Island, South Carolina — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Beech Island, Aiken County.
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Beech Island unfolds across a landscape where the broad, slow-moving Savannah River defines its western edge, its waters reflecting the vast South Carolina sky in hues of pewter and pale gold as the day wanes. It lies 5.7 miles east-south-east of Augusta, GA (from Augusta, GA: bearing 122°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-east of North Augusta. The terrain here is a gentle undulation of fertile earth, a tapestry of pine forests and sun-drenched fields where the air itself seems to hum with the latent energy of summer. Ancient live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like somber shawls, stand sentinel along the quiet roads, their gnarled branches reaching out as if to embrace the slow passage of time. The character of Beech Island is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the steady rhythm of the river, a stark contrast to the hurried pulse of more distant urban centers. The history of Beech Island is deeply entwined with the agricultural legacy of Aiken County, particularly its cotton plantations, traces of which still whisper through the old estates and the rich, dark soil that continues to yield its bounty. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the land, with farming remaining a vital, though evolving, cornerstone, complemented now by a growing diversification that includes light industry and a burgeoning interest in heritage tourism. The Savannah River itself has always been a conduit, not just for water, but for commerce and connection, its presence a constant reminder of the region's historical significance as a gateway. It’s a place where the past is not merely remembered but felt, in the enduring architecture, the traditions passed down, and the deep-rooted sense of community that binds its residents.
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| Location | Beech Island, Aiken County, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 33.427361°N, 81.890947°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 29842 |
| Area Code | 864 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Beech Island, South Carolina, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Beech Island includes coordinates 33.427361°N, 81.890947°W, situated in Aiken County. ZIP code 29842. Telephone area code: 864. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.