Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High1:42 AM5.6 ft
- Low7:09 AM1.7 ft
- High2:23 PM6.4 ft
- Low8:19 PM2.0 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High2:35 AM5.5 ft
- Low8:03 AM1.8 ft
- High3:17 PM6.3 ft
- Low9:12 PM2.0 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 1:42 AM | 5.6 ft |
| Low | 7:09 AM | 1.7 ft |
| High | 2:23 PM | 6.4 ft |
| Low | 8:19 PM | 2.0 ft |
Best windows today
- FishingNext: Sun 1:00 to 2:00 AMEarlier today: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Today's best window (6:00 to 8:00 PM) has passed.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Thu 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMEarlier today: 7:00 to 9:00 AM
Today's best window (7:00 to 9:00 AM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Sun 11:00 AM 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.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 1.7 ft at 7:09 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 8:00 AM
Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 8:03 AM low. Second window 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling7:00 to 9:00 AM
The 1.8 ft low at 8:03 AM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 9:00 AM.
- Surfing11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Mid tide from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 1.8 ft at 8:03 AM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySat 17 | H1:42a5.6 | L7:09a1.7 | H2:23p6.4 | L8:19p2.0 | 4.8 |
| SunOct 18 | H2:35a5.5 | L8:03a1.8 | H3:17p6.3 | L9:12p2.0 | 4.6 |
| MonOct 19 | H3:30a5.6 | L9:02a1.8 | H4:10p6.3 | L10:04p1.9 | 4.6 |
| TueOct 20 | H4:25a5.7 | L10:02a1.7 | H5:03p6.4 | L10:53p1.6 | 4.8 |
| WedOct 21 | H5:20a6.0 | L11:01a1.5 | H5:54p6.5 | L11:40p1.3 | 5.2 |
| ThuOct 22 | H6:13a6.3 | L11:57a1.2 | H6:43p6.7 | 5.4 | |
| FriOct 23 | L12:25a1.0 | H7:02a6.8 | L12:50p1.0 | H7:28p6.8 | 5.8 |
Neap tides Sunday. Smaller range, so highs and lows stay close to average. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8666699.
Nearby stations
Currents
Wadmalaw Island, Wadmalaw River entrance
- Slack12:47 AM
- Max ebb2:31 AM 0.5 kn
- Slack6:22 AM
- Max flood10:22 AM 0.8 kn
- Slack1:58 PM
- Max ebb3:50 PM 0.7 kn
- Slack7:34 PM
- Max flood10:49 PM 0.7 kn
Current predictions for Wadmalaw Island, Wadmalaw River entrance, 2 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Charleston, Cooper River Entrance
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 32.647° N, 80.257° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8666699
About the tides at Bluff Point
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 0.9 ft. The pattern follows the reference station at Charleston, Cooper River Entrance. The range is large, about 6.1 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 6.7 ft. The next spring tides peak on October 27, with a range of 8.1 ft. Neap tides follow tomorrow, when the range shrinks to 4.6 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 8.1 ft on October 1, and the lowest is −1.6 ft on January 23.
Bluff Point is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Charleston, Cooper River Entrance: highs come about 58 min and lows about 31 min later than there. NOAA measured the tide here from 1977 to 1983 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Toogoodoo Creek, 3 mi away, where high tide comes about 8 min later. For tidal currents, see Wadmalaw Island, Wadmalaw River entrance.
Predictions are based on Charleston, Cooper River Entrance.
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.