Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low4:20 AM0.2 ft
- High10:36 AM6.2 ft
- Low5:09 PM0.7 ft
- High11:01 PM5.1 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low5:10 AM0.3 ft
- High11:33 AM6.1 ft
- Low6:06 PM0.9 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 4:20 AM | 0.2 ft |
| High | 10:36 AM | 6.2 ft |
| Low | 5:09 PM | 0.7 ft |
| High | 11:01 PM | 5.1 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing3:30 to 5:00 PM
Today's best window (2:00 to 4:00 AM) has passed. Strongest flow of the outgoing tide, between the 10:09 PM high and 4:20 AM low. Second window 6:00 to 8:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shelling4:00 to 6:00 PM
The 0.7 ft low at 5:09 PM falls in full daylight.
- Surfing7:00 to 8:00 PM
Today's best window (7:00 to 8:00 AM) has passed. Mid tide from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 4:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing3:00 to 5:00 AM
Strongest flow of the outgoing tide, between the 11:01 PM high and 5:10 AM low. Second window 6:00 to 8:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shelling5:00 to 7:00 PM
The 0.9 ft low at 6:06 PM falls in full daylight.
- Surfing8:00 to 9:00 AM
Mid tide from 8:00 to 9:00 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 | L4:20a0.2 | H10:36a6.2 | L5:09p0.7 | H11:01p5.1 | 6.0 spring tide |
| ThuOct 1 | L5:10a0.3 | H11:33a6.1 | L6:06p0.9 | 5.8 | |
| FriOct 2 | H12:00a5.0 | L6:07a0.5 | H12:38p6.0 | L7:11p1.1 | 5.5 |
| SatOct 3 | H1:09a4.9 | L7:11a0.6 | H1:48p5.9 | L8:18p1.1 | 5.3 |
| SunOct 4 | H2:20a4.9 | L8:20a0.6 | H2:57p5.9 | L9:23p1.0 | 5.2 |
| MonOct 5 | H3:29a5.0 | L9:28a0.6 | H4:03p5.9 | L10:23p0.8 | 5.3 |
| TueOct 6 | H4:34a5.3 | L10:33a0.5 | H5:03p6.0 | L11:18p0.6 | 5.5 |
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 8665494.
Nearby stations
Currents
Fort Sumter Range, Buoy 18
- Max ebb2:27 AM 2.0 kn
- Slack5:11 AM
- Max flood8:04 AM 1.2 kn
- Slack12:07 PM
- Max ebb3:08 PM 2.1 kn
- Slack6:04 PM
- Max flood8:32 PM 0.9 kn
Current predictions for Fort Sumter Range, Buoy 18, 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
- 32.783° N, 79.785° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8665494
About the tides at Isle of Palms Pier
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 0.7 ft. The pattern follows the reference station at CHARLESTON (Customhouse Wharf). The average range is about 4.9 ft. Spring tides add a little more at both ends. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 5.5 ft. The next spring tides peak today, with a range of 6.0 ft. Neap tides follow on Sunday, when the range shrinks to 5.2 ft.
Isle of Palms Pier is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting CHARLESTON (Customhouse Wharf): highs come about 25 min and lows about 28 min earlier than there. NOAA measured the tide here from 1975 to 1976 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Hamlin Creek, 0.5 mi away, where high tide comes about 31 min later. For tidal currents, see Fort Sumter Range, Buoy 18.
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.