Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High4:24 AM5.4 ft
- Low10:51 AM1.7 ft
- High4:57 PM5.9 ft
- Low11:40 PM1.6 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High5:16 AM5.7 ft
- Low11:51 AM1.5 ft
- High5:48 PM6.0 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 4:24 AM | 5.4 ft |
| Low | 10:51 AM | 1.7 ft |
| High | 4:57 PM | 5.9 ft |
| Low | 11:40 PM | 1.6 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing10:00 to 11:00 PM
Today's best window (7:00 to 10:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 10:51 AM low. Second window 2:00 to 4:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Thu 12:00 to 1:00 PMEarlier today: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Today's best window (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 2:00 to 4:00 PMEarlier today: 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Today's best window (1:00 to 3:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 1.6 ft at 11:40 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 12:29 AM low.
- Tidepools & shelling11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The 1.5 ft low at 11:51 AM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 12:50 PM.
- Surfing2:00 to 4:00 PM
Mid tide from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 1.5 ft at 11:51 AM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | H4:24a5.4 | L10:51a1.7 | H4:57p5.9 | L11:40p1.6 | 4.3 |
| WedOct 21 | H5:16a5.7 | L11:51a1.5 | H5:48p6.0 | 4.5 | |
| ThuOct 22 | L12:29a1.3 | H6:08a6.0 | L12:47p1.3 | H6:38p6.2 | 4.9 |
| FriOct 23 | L1:16a0.9 | H6:58a6.4 | L1:40p1.0 | H7:25p6.3 | 5.4 |
| SatOct 24 | L2:02a0.6 | H7:45a6.8 | L2:30p0.7 | H8:11p6.4 | 6.2 |
| SunOct 25 | L2:47a0.2 | H8:30a7.1 | L3:20p0.4 | H8:55p6.5 | 6.9 |
| MonOct 26 | L3:33a0.0 | H9:15a7.4 | L4:10p0.3 | H9:40p6.4 | 7.4 spring tide |
King tides Oct 26 to Oct 29. The year's highest tides at this station, from our scan of NOAA predictions. About king tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8667201.
Nearby stations
Currents
Ashepoo Coosaw Cutoff, Icw marker 181
- Max flood2:09 AM 0.5 kn
- Slack4:43 AM
- Max ebb6:59 AM 0.5 kn
- Slack11:02 AM
- Max flood2:38 PM 0.6 kn
- Slack5:34 PM
- Max ebb7:49 PM 0.7 kn
- Slack11:47 PM
Current predictions for Ashepoo Coosaw Cutoff, Icw marker 181, 4 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Fort Pulaski, Savannah River
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 32.578° N, 80.493° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8667201
About the tides at Bluff Islands
Bluff Islands has a semidiurnal tide: two highs and two lows of similar height each day, about 12 hours and 25 minutes apart. The pattern follows the reference station at Fort Pulaski, Savannah River. The range is large, about 5.5 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. The next spring tides peak on October 27, with a range of 7.6 ft. Neap tides follow today, when the range shrinks to 4.3 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 7.5 ft on October 27, and the lowest is −1.7 ft on January 23.
Bluff Islands is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Fort Pulaski, Savannah River: highs come about 46 min and lows about 64 min later than there. The nearest other station is Bowles Island, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 16 min later. For tidal currents, see Ashepoo Coosaw Cutoff, Icw marker 181.
Predictions are based on Fort Pulaski, Savannah River.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.