Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low2:59 AM0.7 ft
- High9:40 AM7.0 ft
- Low3:38 PM1.2 ft
- High9:38 PM5.5 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low3:43 AM0.7 ft
- High10:15 AM6.9 ft
- Low4:22 PM1.2 ft
- High10:02 PM5.5 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 2:59 AM | 0.7 ft |
| High | 9:40 AM | 7.0 ft |
| Low | 3:38 PM | 1.2 ft |
| High | 9:38 PM | 5.5 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing4:00 to 5:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 9:38 PM high.
- Tidepools & shelling3:00 to 4:00 PM
The 1.2 ft low at 3:38 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 4:35 PM.
- Surfing5:00 to 6:00 PM
Mid tide from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 3:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing2:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 4:22 PM low. Second window 6:00 to 9:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shelling4:00 to 5:00 PM
The 1.2 ft low at 4:22 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 5:20 PM.
- Surfing6:00 to 7:00 AM
Mid tide from 6:00 to 7:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 4:00 PM.
Next 7 days
November calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 10 | L2:59a0.7 | H9:40a7.0 | L3:38p1.2 | H9:38p5.5 | 6.3 spring tide |
| WedNov 11 | L3:43a0.7 | H10:15a6.9 | L4:22p1.2 | H10:02p5.5 | 6.2 spring tide |
| ThuNov 12 | L4:27a0.8 | H10:47a6.8 | L5:07p1.3 | H10:27p5.4 | 6.0 |
| FriNov 13 | L5:12a0.9 | H11:17a6.7 | L5:52p1.4 | H10:58p5.4 | 5.8 |
| SatNov 14 | L5:58a1.1 | H11:46a6.5 | L6:39p1.5 | H11:38p5.4 | 5.4 |
| SunNov 15 | L6:47a1.3 | H12:20p6.3 | L7:29p1.5 | 5.0 | |
| MonNov 16 | H12:25a5.4 | L7:41a1.5 | H1:01p6.2 | L8:19p1.5 | 4.7 |
Spring tides Tuesday to Wednesday. Lows drop to 0.7 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 8664699.
Nearby stations
Currents
Drayton, Railroad Bridge
- Slack2:49 AM
- Max flood5:27 AM 1.9 kn
- Slack9:36 AM
- Max ebb11:44 AM 3.1 kn
- Slack3:30 PM
- Max flood5:43 PM 1.6 kn
- Slack9:25 PM
- Max ebb11:43 PM 2.4 kn
Current predictions for Drayton, Railroad Bridge, 5 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 32.900° N, 80.118° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−5
- Station ID
- NOAA 8664699
About the tides at North Charleston
North Charleston has a mixed tide. The two daily highs, and especially the two lows, can differ a lot in height. The range is large, about 5.9 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 6.4 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 8.0 ft on October 27, and the lowest is −0.9 ft on January 22.
This is a prediction station. NOAA calculates its tides from past measurements at this spot, but there is no live gauge today. NOAA measured the tide here from 2021 to 2022 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Magnolia Gardens, 3 mi away. For tidal currents, see Drayton, Railroad Bridge.
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.