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 33m 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 - Sep 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:065.410:185.03:590.64:220.96:497:42Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:455.310:564.84:320.75:011.06:507:41Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:295.311:404.65:080.85:451.26:507:40Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:185.25:490.96:341.46:517:38First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:314.41:135.26:371.07:311.46:527:37First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:274.42:115.37:341.08:381.46:527:36First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:294.43:135.58:410.99:461.26:537:34First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:354.64:165.79:500.710:450.86:547:33Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:395.05:156.110:520.411:370.46:547:32Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:405.56:106.311:480.06:557:30Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:356.07:026.612:270.012:44-0.36:567:29Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:286.47:526.61:16-0.31:38-0.46:567:28Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:186.88:406.62:05-0.52:32-0.56:577:26Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:076.99:276.32:53-0.63:26-0.46:587:25Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:576.810:176.03:41-0.54:19-0.26:587:23Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:506.611:115.54:30-0.35:130.26:597:22Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:476.35:210.06:090.67:007:21Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:095.112:475.96:160.47:101.07:007:19Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:104.81:495.67:150.88:181.27:017:18Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:124.62:505.48:221.19:281.37:027:17Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:164.53:525.39:321.210:291.37:027:15Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:184.64:485.310:331.111:171.17:037:14Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:134.75:375.311:221.011:581.07:047:12Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:005.06:195.412:061.07:047:11Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:405.26:575.412:340.912:460.97:057:10New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:185.47:335.41:080.81:250.87:067:08New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:535.68:075.41:410.72:040.87:067:07New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:275.88:405.32:140.72:410.87:077:06New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:015.88:135.21:480.72:190.86:086:04New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:355.88:485.02:220.72:570.96:096:03Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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