Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High3:44 AM5.0 ft
- Low9:38 AM1.6 ft
- High4:22 PM5.6 ft
- Low10:29 PM1.5 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High4:39 AM5.2 ft
- Low10:37 AM1.4 ft
- High5:13 PM5.7 ft
- Low11:16 PM1.2 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 3:44 AM | 5.0 ft |
| Low | 9:38 AM | 1.6 ft |
| High | 4:22 PM | 5.6 ft |
| Low | 10:29 PM | 1.5 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing6:00 to 10:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 10:29 PM low. Second window 6:00 to 9:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Thu 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMEarlier today: 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Today's best window (9:00 to 11:00 AM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 1:00 to 3:00 PMEarlier today: 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Today's best window (12:00 to 2:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 1.5 ft at 10:29 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing5:00 to 8:00 AM
Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 10:37 AM low. Second window 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The 1.4 ft low at 10:37 AM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 11:35 AM.
- Surfing1:00 to 3:00 PM
Mid tide from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 10:00 AM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | H3:44a5.0 | L9:38a1.6 | H4:22p5.6 | L10:29p1.5 | 4.1 |
| WedOct 21 | H4:39a5.2 | L10:37a1.4 | H5:13p5.7 | L11:16p1.2 | 4.5 |
| ThuOct 22 | H5:32a5.5 | L11:33a1.2 | H6:02p5.8 | 4.6 | |
| FriOct 23 | L12:01a0.9 | H6:21a5.9 | L12:26p0.9 | H6:47p5.9 | 5.0 |
| SatOct 24 | L12:45a0.6 | H7:07a6.3 | L1:18p0.7 | H7:30p6.0 | 5.7 |
| SunOct 25 | L1:29a0.3 | H7:51a6.7 | L2:08p0.5 | H8:13p6.0 | 6.4 |
| MonOct 26 | L2:14a0.0 | H8:35a6.9 | L2:58p0.4 | H8:58p5.9 | 6.9 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 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, Cooper River Entrance
- 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, Cooper River Entrance. The range is large, about 5.0 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. The next spring tides peak on October 28, with a range of 7.1 ft. Neap tides follow today, when the range shrinks to 4.1 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 7.1 ft on October 1, and the lowest is −1.5 ft on January 23.
James Island Creek is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Charleston, Cooper River Entrance: 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, 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.