Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High3:59 AM5.3 ft
- Low9:40 AM1.6 ft
- High4:37 PM5.9 ft
- Low10:31 PM1.6 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High4:54 AM5.5 ft
- Low10:39 AM1.5 ft
- High5:28 PM6.0 ft
- Low11:18 PM1.3 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 3:59 AM | 5.3 ft |
| Low | 9:40 AM | 1.6 ft |
| High | 4:37 PM | 5.9 ft |
| Low | 10:31 PM | 1.6 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing9:00 to 10:00 PM
Today's best window (6:00 to 9:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 9:40 AM low. Second window 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
- 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 1.6 ft at 10:31 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing7:00 to 10:00 AM
Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 10:39 AM low. Second window 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The 1.5 ft low at 10:39 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 | H3:59a5.3 | L9:40a1.6 | H4:37p5.9 | L10:31p1.6 | 4.3 |
| WedOct 21 | H4:54a5.5 | L10:39a1.5 | H5:28p6.0 | L11:18p1.3 | 4.8 |
| ThuOct 22 | H5:47a5.9 | L11:35a1.2 | H6:17p6.2 | 4.9 | |
| FriOct 23 | L12:03a0.9 | H6:36a6.3 | L12:28p0.9 | H7:02p6.3 | 5.3 |
| SatOct 24 | L12:47a0.6 | H7:22a6.7 | L1:20p0.7 | H7:45p6.3 | 6.1 |
| SunOct 25 | L1:31a0.3 | H8:06a7.0 | L2:10p0.5 | H8:28p6.3 | 6.8 |
| MonOct 26 | L2:16a0.0 | H8:50a7.3 | L3:00p0.4 | H9:13p6.2 | 7.3 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 8667281.
Nearby stations
Currents
North Edisto River entrance
- Max flood1:38 AM 1.8 kn
- Slack4:53 AM
- Max ebb7:55 AM 2.5 kn
- Slack11:27 AM
- Max flood2:07 PM 1.9 kn
- Slack5:44 PM
- Max ebb8:45 PM 3.4 kn
Current predictions for North Edisto River entrance, 3 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
- 32.562° N, 80.238° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8667281
About the tides at Ocella Creek
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 0.8 ft. The pattern follows the reference station at Charleston, Cooper River Entrance. The range is large, about 5.4 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. The next spring tides peak on October 27, with a range of 7.5 ft. Neap tides follow today, when the range shrinks to 4.3 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 7.5 ft on October 1, and the lowest is −1.6 ft on January 23.
Ocella Creek is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Charleston, Cooper River Entrance: highs come about 32 min and lows about 9 min later than there. NOAA measured the tide here from 1978 to 1979 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Point of Pines, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 17 min earlier. For tidal currents, see North Edisto River entrance.
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.