Tides Today & Tomorrow in Garden City Beach, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Garden City Beach, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 23m at 6:11 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:37 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8661437
Common Questions About Tides

Garden City Beach, SC Tides - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:366.68:585.22:16-0.63:04-0.37:025:07Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:256.29:515.03:06-0.33:54-0.17:035:07Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:165.810:464.83:570.04:440.17:045:07Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:095.411:434.64:490.45:340.37:045:07First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:015.15:430.76:250.57:055:07First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:384.512:524.86:411.07:180.67:065:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:324.51:434.67:431.18:120.67:075:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:244.62:344.48:441.19:010.67:085:08First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:164.73:254.39:381.09:450.57:085:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:044.94:134.310:240.910:260.47:095:08Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:495.15:004.411:070.711:050.27:105:08Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:325.35:444.511:490.511:440.17:115:08Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:135.56:254.512:310.47:115:08Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:525.77:064.612:250.01:130.37:125:09Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:305.87:464.71:060.01:540.17:135:09Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:105.88:284.71:49-0.12:360.07:135:09Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:515.89:134.72:33-0.13:18-0.17:145:10Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:355.710:034.83:190.04:03-0.17:145:10Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:255.510:594.84:080.04:50-0.27:155:11Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:195.411:584.95:020.15:41-0.27:165:11Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:165.26:010.36:36-0.27:165:12Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:585.11:145.17:070.37:36-0.37:175:12Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:585.32:154.98:170.38:37-0.47:175:13Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:005.63:174.99:230.19:36-0.67:175:13Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:015.84:184.910:24-0.110:30-0.87:185:14Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:596.15:165.011:20-0.311:23-0.87:185:14Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:536.26:115.012:14-0.47:195:15New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:436.37:025.112:16-0.91:06-0.57:195:16New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:316.27:505.01:07-0.81:56-0.57:195:16New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:166.18:374.91:57-0.62:43-0.57:205:17Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:005.89:264.72:45-0.43:28-0.47:205:18Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 9:24 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Garden City Beach, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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