Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low5:53 AM0.5 ft
- High11:51 AM5.3 ft
- Low6:55 PM0.9 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High12:01 AM4.2 ft
- Low6:45 AM0.5 ft
- High12:45 PM5.2 ft
- Low7:52 PM1.0 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 5:53 AM | 0.5 ft |
| High | 11:51 AM | 5.3 ft |
| Low | 6:55 PM | 0.9 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing7:00 to 8:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 12:01 AM high.
- Tidepools & shelling6:00 to 7:00 PM
The 0.9 ft low at 6:55 PM falls in full daylight.
- SurfingNext: Thu 9:00 to 10:00 AMEarlier today: 8:00 to 10:00 AM
Today's best window (8:00 to 10:00 AM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 5:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing7:00 to 8:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 12:45 PM high. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling7:00 to 8:00 AM
Today's lowest water is at 6:45 AM, before sunrise or after sunset. Best daylight window is 7:00 to 8:00 AM.
- Surfing9:00 to 10:00 AM
Mid tide from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 4:00 to 9:00 AM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 4:00 AM.
Next 7 days
September calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayWed 30 | L5:53a0.5 | H11:51a5.3 | L6:55p0.9 | 4.8 spring tide | |
| ThuOct 1 | H12:01a4.2 | L6:45a0.5 | H12:45p5.2 | L7:52p1.0 | 4.6 |
| FriOct 2 | H12:56a4.0 | L7:45a0.7 | H1:44p5.0 | L8:51p1.1 | 4.4 |
| SatOct 3 | H1:57a3.9 | L8:51a0.7 | H2:45p4.9 | L9:51p1.1 | 4.1 |
| SunOct 4 | H3:01a3.9 | L9:57a0.8 | H3:47p4.7 | L10:50p1.0 | 3.9 |
| MonOct 5 | H4:07a4.0 | L11:02a0.8 | H4:48p4.6 | L11:46p0.9 | 3.8 |
| TueOct 6 | H5:14a4.1 | L12:03p0.8 | H5:48p4.5 | 3.7 |
Spring tides Wednesday. Lows drop to 0.5 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 8663219.
Nearby stations
Currents
South Santee River entrance
- Max ebb2:41 AM 2.0 kn
- Slack5:41 AM
- Max flood8:46 AM 1.8 kn
- Slack12:18 PM
- Max ebb3:22 PM 2.1 kn
- Slack6:34 PM
- Max flood9:14 PM 1.4 kn
Current predictions for South Santee River entrance, 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
- 33.154° N, 79.354° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8663219
About the tides at South Santee River
Tides here are mixed. On average the two daily highs differ by 0.7 ft, so check which low is the lower one before you head out. On a typical day the water moves about 3.8 ft between high and low. That is smaller than most South Carolina stations on this site. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 4.3 ft. Over the next two weeks the biggest daily range, 4.8 ft, comes today, and the smallest, 3.7 ft, on October 7.
Predictions for South Santee River come from this station's own tide records. There is no live sensor, so the table shows forecast only. NOAA measured the tide here from 1975 to 2022 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is U.S. Highway 17 bridge, 4 mi away, where high tide comes about 21 min later. For tidal currents, see South Santee 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.