Tides Today & Tomorrow in Garden City Beach, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Garden City Beach, SC.
Next low tide : 8:52 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 2:22 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8661437
Common Questions About Tides

Garden City Beach, SC Tides - Aug 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:254.89:425.43:320.43:330.56:278:16Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:034.810:175.24:050.44:110.66:288:16Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:424.810:544.94:390.54:510.86:298:15Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:254.811:344.75:130.55:320.96:298:14Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:104.85:500.66:161.16:308:13First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:184.512:584.86:300.77:071.36:318:12First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:064.31:494.97:150.88:051.46:318:11First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:574.22:445.08:100.89:111.36:328:10First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:554.23:445.39:120.710:151.16:338:09Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:574.34:435.510:130.511:110.86:338:08Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:004.55:415.911:100.26:348:07Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:594.96:356.212:030.412:05-0.16:358:06Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:555.37:266.512:540.112:59-0.46:368:05Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:475.78:146.61:44-0.31:54-0.66:368:04Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:386.19:026.62:33-0.52:48-0.66:378:03Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:286.39:506.43:21-0.73:42-0.66:388:02Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:206.310:406.04:09-0.74:36-0.36:388:01Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:156.211:345.64:58-0.65:310.06:398:00Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:146.05:48-0.36:290.46:407:58Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:325.21:135.86:420.07:320.76:417:57Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:314.82:145.67:410.38:421.06:417:56Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:324.63:175.58:470.69:541.16:427:55Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:364.44:205.49:540.710:551.06:437:54Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:394.45:185.410:530.711:461.06:437:53Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:364.56:085.511:430.76:447:51Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:264.76:525.512:300.912:280.66:457:50Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:084.87:305.61:100.81:100.66:457:49New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:465.08:055.61:460.71:500.66:467:48New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:225.28:385.52:210.62:290.66:477:46New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:565.39:115.42:540.63:070.66:477:45New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:315.49:435.23:260.63:440.76:487:44Waxing Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8661437)

Common Questions About Garden City Beach, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Garden City Beach, SC today?

Slack tide in Garden City Beach, SC is approximately 5:37 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Garden City Beach, SC?

Garden City Beach, SC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Garden City Beach, SC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Garden City Beach, SC?

Tide predictions for Garden City Beach, SC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Garden City Beach, SC?

Tide data for Garden City Beach, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8661437. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8661437.

What is the moon phase in Garden City Beach, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Garden City Beach, SC is First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Garden City Beach, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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