Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High5:12 AM5.4 ft
- Low11:50 AM1.9 ft
- High5:45 PM5.9 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low12:39 AM1.8 ft
- High6:04 AM5.6 ft
- Low12:50 PM1.7 ft
- High6:36 PM6.0 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 5:12 AM | 5.4 ft |
| Low | 11:50 AM | 1.9 ft |
| High | 5:45 PM | 5.9 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing11:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Today's best window (6:00 to 7:00 PM) has passed. Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 12:39 AM low.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Thu 1:00 to 2:00 PMEarlier today: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Today's best window (11:00 AM to 12:00 PM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 3:00 to 4:00 PMEarlier today: 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Today's best window (2:00 to 4:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 1.9 ft at 11:50 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing7:00 to 8:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 1:28 AM low.
- Tidepools & shelling12:00 to 2:00 PM
The 1.7 ft low at 12:50 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 1:50 PM.
- Surfing3:00 to 4:00 PM
Mid tide from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 1.7 ft at 12:50 PM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | H5:12a5.4 | L11:50a1.9 | H5:45p5.9 | 3.9 | |
| WedOct 21 | L12:39a1.8 | H6:04a5.6 | L12:50p1.7 | H6:36p6.0 | 4.3 |
| ThuOct 22 | L1:28a1.4 | H6:56a5.9 | L1:46p1.4 | H7:26p6.1 | 4.7 |
| FriOct 23 | L2:15a1.0 | H7:46a6.3 | L2:39p1.1 | H8:13p6.2 | 5.3 |
| SatOct 24 | L3:01a0.6 | H8:33a6.7 | L3:29p0.7 | H8:59p6.4 | 6.1 |
| SunOct 25 | L3:46a0.3 | H9:18a7.0 | L4:19p0.5 | H9:43p6.4 | 6.8 |
| MonOct 26 | L4:32a0.0 | H10:03a7.3 | L5:09p0.3 | H10:28p6.4 | 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 8666367.
Nearby stations
Currents
Smuggedy Swamp, South Edisto River
- Slack12:53 AM
- Max flood1:42 AM 0.5 kn
- Slack4:43 AM
- Max ebb9:37 AM 0.9 kn
- Slack12:57 PM
- Max flood2:11 PM 0.6 kn
- Slack5:34 PM
- Max ebb10:27 PM 1.2 kn
Current predictions for Smuggedy Swamp, South Edisto River, 2 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Fort Pulaski, Savannah River
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 32.682° N, 80.417° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8666367
About the tides at Willtown Bluff
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 0.6 ft. The pattern follows the reference station at Fort Pulaski, Savannah River. The range is large, about 5.7 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 6.2 ft. The next spring tides peak on October 27, with a range of 7.5 ft. Neap tides follow today, when the range shrinks to 3.9 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 7.4 ft on October 27, and the lowest is −1.8 ft on January 23.
Willtown Bluff is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Fort Pulaski, Savannah River: highs come about 94 min and lows about 123 min later than there. NOAA measured the tide here from 1977 to 1979 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Hope Creek, 1 mi away, where high tide comes about 12 min later. For tidal currents, see Smuggedy Swamp, South Edisto River.
Predictions are based on Fort Pulaski, Savannah River.
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.