Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low5:05 AM0.2 ft
- High10:58 AM5.2 ft
- Low5:54 PM0.8 ft
- High11:23 PM4.3 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low5:55 AM0.3 ft
- High11:55 AM5.2 ft
- Low6:51 PM1.0 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 5:05 AM | 0.2 ft |
| High | 10:58 AM | 5.2 ft |
| Low | 5:54 PM | 0.8 ft |
| High | 11:23 PM | 4.3 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 11:23 PM high.
- Tidepools & shelling5:00 to 7:00 PM
The 0.8 ft low at 5:54 PM falls in full daylight.
- SurfingNext: Thu 8:00 to 10:00 AMEarlier today: 7:00 to 9:00 AM
Today's best window (7:00 to 9:00 AM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 4:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 11:55 AM high. Second window 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling7:00 to 8:00 AM
Today's lowest water is at 5:55 AM, before sunrise or after sunset. Best daylight window is 7:00 to 8:00 AM.
- Surfing8:00 to 10:00 AM
Mid tide from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 5:00 PM.
Next 7 days
September calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayWed 30 | L5:05a0.2 | H10:58a5.2 | L5:54p0.8 | H11:23p4.3 | 5.0 spring tide |
| ThuOct 1 | L5:55a0.3 | H11:55a5.2 | L6:51p1.0 | 4.8 | |
| FriOct 2 | H12:22a4.2 | L6:52a0.5 | H1:00p5.1 | L7:56p1.1 | 4.6 |
| SatOct 3 | H1:31a4.1 | L7:56a0.6 | H2:10p5.0 | L9:03p1.2 | 4.3 |
| SunOct 4 | H2:42a4.1 | L9:05a0.7 | H3:19p5.0 | L10:08p1.1 | 4.3 |
| MonOct 5 | H3:51a4.2 | L10:13a0.6 | H4:25p5.0 | L11:08p0.9 | 4.3 |
| TueOct 6 | H4:56a4.4 | L11:18a0.5 | H5:25p5.0 | 4.5 |
Spring tides Wednesday. Lows drop to 0.2 ft, the best low-water days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8663261.
Nearby stations
Currents
North Santee River entrance
- Max ebb2:25 AM 2.2 kn
- Slack6:21 AM
- Max flood8:41 AM 1.8 kn
- Slack11:54 AM
- Max ebb3:06 PM 2.4 kn
- Slack7:14 PM
- Max flood9:09 PM 1.4 kn
- Slack11:56 PM
Current predictions for North Santee River entrance, 0.4 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from CHARLESTON (Customhouse Wharf)
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 33.140° N, 79.245° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8663261
About the tides at Cedar Island
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 0.6 ft. The pattern follows the reference station at CHARLESTON (Customhouse Wharf). The average range is about 3.9 ft. Spring tides add a little more at both ends. That is smaller than most South Carolina stations on this site. The next spring tides peak today, with a range of 5.0 ft. Neap tides follow on Sunday, when the range shrinks to 4.3 ft.
Cedar Island is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting CHARLESTON (Customhouse Wharf): highs come about 3 min earlier and lows about 17 min later than there. The nearest other station is Cedar Island Point, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 13 min earlier. For tidal currents, see North Santee River entrance.
Predictions are based on CHARLESTON (Customhouse Wharf).
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.