Tides Today & Tomorrow in Otter Island, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Otter Island, SC.
Next low tide : 8:36 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 25m at 2:17 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8667783
Common Questions About Tides

Otter Island, SC Tides - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:316.18:415.72:25-0.52:56-0.57:165:54New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:046.09:165.83:05-0.53:33-0.57:155:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:385.99:535.93:44-0.54:10-0.67:145:56Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:155.810:355.94:25-0.44:49-0.67:145:57Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:595.611:245.95:09-0.25:33-0.57:135:58Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:515.45:590.06:22-0.47:125:59First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:215.912:505.36:570.27:20-0.37:115:59First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:236.01:545.28:040.48:25-0.37:116:00First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:286.03:025.29:150.39:34-0.47:106:01First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:376.14:135.410:240.110:41-0.77:096:02Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:466.45:215.711:27-0.311:43-1.07:086:03Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:506.66:226.012:24-0.77:076:04Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:476.97:166.412:40-1.41:17-1.17:066:05Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:387.08:076.61:35-1.62:06-1.37:056:06Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:266.98:546.62:26-1.62:52-1.37:046:07Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:116.79:406.53:15-1.53:36-1.27:036:07Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:556.410:256.34:01-1.24:17-1.07:026:08Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:396.011:116.14:45-0.84:57-0.67:016:09Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:255.711:595.85:30-0.35:38-0.17:006:10Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:135.36:170.26:220.36:596:11Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:485.51:035.07:080.77:100.66:586:12Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:395.41:554.98:040.98:040.86:576:13Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:325.32:484.89:031.19:040.96:566:13Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:285.23:444.810:011.010:030.86:556:14Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:265.34:415.010:540.810:580.66:546:15Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:205.55:335.211:410.511:490.36:536:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:085.76:195.512:250.26:526:17Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:505.97:015.812:350.01:07-0.16:506:17New Moon28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8667783)

Common Questions About Otter Island, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Otter Island, SC today?

Slack tide in Otter Island, SC is approximately 5:26 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 Otter Island, SC?

Otter Island, SC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 Otter Island, 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 Otter Island, SC?

Tide predictions for Otter Island, 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 Otter Island, SC?

Tide data for Otter Island, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8667783. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8667783.

What is the moon phase in Otter Island, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Otter Island, SC is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Otter Island, 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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