Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low4:55 AM0.2 ft
- High11:18 AM6.7 ft
- Low5:44 PM0.9 ft
- High11:43 PM5.5 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low5:45 AM0.4 ft
- High12:15 PM6.6 ft
- Low6:41 PM1.1 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 4:55 AM | 0.2 ft |
| High | 11:18 AM | 6.7 ft |
| Low | 5:44 PM | 0.9 ft |
| High | 11:43 PM | 5.5 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 11:43 PM high.
- Tidepools & shelling5:00 to 7:00 PM
The 0.9 ft low at 5:44 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 6:40 PM.
- 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 7:00 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 12:15 PM high. Second window 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling6:00 to 7:00 PM
The 1.1 ft low at 6:41 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 7:40 PM.
- Surfing8:00 to 10:00 AM
Mid tide from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 6:00 PM.
Next 7 days
September calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayWed 30 | L4:55a0.2 | H11:18a6.7 | L5:44p0.9 | H11:43p5.5 | 6.5 spring tide |
| ThuOct 1 | L5:45a0.4 | H12:15p6.6 | L6:41p1.1 | 6.2 | |
| FriOct 2 | H12:42a5.3 | L6:42a0.6 | H1:20p6.4 | L7:46p1.3 | 5.9 |
| SatOct 3 | H1:51a5.2 | L7:46a0.7 | H2:30p6.3 | L8:53p1.3 | 5.6 |
| SunOct 4 | H3:02a5.2 | L8:55a0.8 | H3:39p6.3 | L9:58p1.2 | 5.5 |
| MonOct 5 | H4:11a5.4 | L10:03a0.7 | H4:45p6.3 | L10:58p1.0 | 5.6 |
| TueOct 6 | H5:16a5.7 | L11:08a0.6 | H5:45p6.4 | L11:53p0.7 | 5.8 |
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 8665775.
Nearby stations
Currents
Battery, southwest of
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Current predictions for Battery, southwest of, 2 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
- 32.745° N, 79.948° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8665775
About the tides at James Island Creek
James Island Creek 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 CHARLESTON (Customhouse Wharf). The range is large, about 5.1 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. The next spring tides peak today, with a range of 6.5 ft. Neap tides follow on Sunday, when the range shrinks to 5.5 ft.
James Island Creek is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting CHARLESTON (Customhouse Wharf): highs come about 17 min and lows about 7 min later than there. The nearest other station is Wappoo Creek, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 5 min later. For tidal currents, see Battery, southwest of.
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.